Great place to see Historic Courthouse. Great little town to wonder around and have a coffee or ice…read morecream near by. Make sure you check out the Queens Statue in front of the Court House.

Great architecture and a beautiful fountain make this a great part of Harrisburg. I'm glad to only…read morehave to go here for paying taxes and non-criminal matters. I imagine having to go to court would make this a 1-star review! I dislike having to go through the metal detectors, but that's the norm these days. Nice building and never any issues when giving the government your money. See you next tax bill!

It is an incredibly challenging job for the ladies in the Prothonotary's Office to deal with people…read morefacing various challenges. It takes an incredibly amount of Love to assist people who are facing other than Love situations. Jessica P. was incredibly kind to me when I was in such a situation. She was patient, friendly and kind. This world needs to practice this sort of Love. It would be a better place for it!

Yea, yea, yea ... civic duty, jury of your peers, democracy ... we get it. NOT complaining about…read morebeing summoned today: Wed., 4/8/26. What's a SIN and a SHAME is learning today that the rules changed in October 2025 and this is more than likely going to now be an ANNUAL occurrence AND, to add insult to injury, I had to spend almost $10 on packs of crackers and chips in the Upper Marlboro Courthouse Cafeteria. BE WARNED TO PACK YOUR OWN SNACKS & LUNCH. *Sigh* The woman who does the orientation is STILL a hilarious and classy act ... she needs a raise. IYKYK Looking forward to hearing YOUR opinion.

To do your civic duty is such an unwanted task, but something you have to do or end up on the other…read moreside. This was my second time in being called to jury duty, first time after becoming a resident of Maryland. This time, was exhausting and threw off my daily schedule. I did as much research on this as I could. I seriously did not want to make a misstep with this journey. Do yourself a favor and do the same. Basically you'll want to make note of parking, time of arrival, time it will take you to be here (could be all day, could not), what you can and cannot bring with you, and a few other things. Prepare yourself, it'll be a long day. Parking is available nearby at the horse racing track. Once there you can do one of two things. Wait for the bus which will be packed with those of us in zombie mode or you can walk the short distance to the courthouse. Don't worry, it is much closer than you think and sometimes it is quicker to do the walk. Then condition yourself for the day's theme, 'hurry up and wait.' To enter the courthouse to fulfill your civic duty you will wait in a long line to get through security. Also to note, each time you go outside, whether it be for lunch or a smoke break, you will have to go back through security. Much like airport security, no belt, no watch, nothing in your pockets...you get to keep your shoes on. Once through security, you think you are free, WRONG. Make your way up three floors to discover that there is a line that is just as long to enter the jury waiting room. Once inside and checked in, wait. They tell you to be there at the courthouse by 7:30 in the morning, however, no matter what you do, they will not start on time. The amount of people called for jury duty is huge. So hope that you are there at least a little bit early to get a decent sitting spot. The jury lounge is currently in the midst of remodel and fills up fast. Once you find your spot for the morning, wait. I can echo what one reviewer said prior, the lady who does the rundown of the procedures and day should have her own talk show. 'Bug,' as she wishes you address her, keeps you alert on your already tiresome day. She commands the room and gives a rundown of how things will go for the day. She lets you know where the area food is once it is lunchtime and then you start to be divided up into your color coded groups. Take heed when they tell you to go to the restroom, once you have been called, use the restroom, it may be a long time before you have a break to do so later. This portion goes a bit smoothly, but the anxiety tied to it is not welcomed. Some color coded groups hardly had the roster called and were already being pulled to their respective courtrooms. It felt like forever before my name was called for my group. I ran to the restroom, snuck in a smoke break, and came back to the room. I had things to keep me busy all day, prepared for the long haul. No sooner than coming back into the room my color coded group was called. I had prepared to enter a room and see if I would be put on a jury. To my surprise, and everyone else in the color coded group, we were dismissed for the day. Whatever jury we were being pooled for settled before pulling us in. We were told to hold up our color coded number as we exited and were set free for the day. I was one of the lucky ones. Now, here's the thing, once you are dismissed or finish your day, whether selected for a jury or not, do not discard your summons. Keep it, take a picture of it, laminate if you want. You may be summoned again in a year, but since you showed up and did your civic duty, you are good for three years. Keep your summons so if you are called again, you can present proof that you already served. Overall, not a bad day, but not the best day. I would have much rather fought through DC traffic to drive to work, it would have taken less time. One last thing, I got a kick out of their dress code on their summons.

Went on a *SATURDAY* to get passports for my 3 kids. The lady helping us was on fire! Like a…read moremachine! She sped us through the process and it was so easy. You do have to enter via Orange Street on the weekends and walk down a pathway. But it was such a great experience compared to a post office!

This imposing marble structure, dating back to 1872, is the County Seat of Delaware County, the…read moresecond version since the Eastern part of the old Chester County was carved out into its own Delaware County in 1784 and 24 years since the county seat of Delaware County was transfered from Chester to the newly created Borough of Media. Entering this building is a step back in the history of the United States. The earliest European settlements in the area were not English, but Swedish, back to the 1640s. And the history of the area is vividly displayed in the exhibits and pictures in the courthouse as well as the many statues surrounding the expansive grounds. Much of the historical statuary in the area is devoted to the Civil War, which claimed an inordinate number of patriots from Delaware County fighting to maintain our country as one union. Other than the mandatory security screening at the entrance, the building is very accessible, one scant block from the 101 SEPTA Trolley and four blocks from the Media train station. Parking on the other hand, is a hassle and meter only.

Sentenced me to 35 years in prison. The trial was fast though. So I got that going for meread more

Well here we go again…read more.. Still NO negatives...and one is TRULY needed here. I am not sure where to begin... ....other then if I wasn't living it, I would NOT BELIEVE IT or was I in a John Grisham novel!!! It's is a circus here, they don't listen...they just respond.... They have NO idea how they are affecting people's lives....toying with their emotions, their future...their monies..... ...they are just there for a pay check.... JUSTICE ....the moral principle determining just conduct.... MORAL-of, relating to, or concerned with the principles or rules of right conduct or the distinction between right and wrong; ethical: moral attitudes.. PRINCIPLES -an accepted or professed rule of action or conduct: a person of good moral principles... INTEGRITY -adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty... These words above are not RECOGNIZED or UNDERSTOOD in this courthouse... I do not feel safe walking around inside there alone anymore...just don't know who I might bump into. They have made me feel fearfully and unsafe WHEN being inside CHESTER COUNTY COURT HOUSE. And that's just dealing with them in a family law matter, I can't imagine having to deal with them on a complicated issue. THINK LONG and HARD, CAUSE YOUR BEST INTEREST CERTAINLY isn't THEIRS....

I've done jury duty in Camden and Mays Landing, and the experience is usually not too bad. However,…read morethis place sucks. You park in a garage that's four blocks away. You'll be asked for change at least twice on your way to the courthouse. Don't bother bringing any drinks with you-- you'll be made to throw them out at the security checkpoint yet encouraged to go to the second floor coffee shop and buy more. After being thoroughly scanned, you'll be made to wait, single file, while someone manually goes through jury information cards using an early 1980's paper system. (Make sure you ask for them to validate your parking garage ticket, because they may not ask you.) After this laborious process, you're made to wait in a courtroom where there's very little room to move around-- forget about getting in and out of the rows to use the bathroom. On top of all that, it's literally refrigerator temperature in the middle of summer. The only good things about this place are the employees (kind, efficient, and pleasant) and the Wifi. Bring your tablet, a heavy sweater, a lot of patience...and an empty bladder.

Coffee is bogus and over priced. But this 5 dollar breakfast Sammy is heavenly …read more Diner , dive vibes in the bottom floor of the courthouse

I was here when called for jury duty, not for any case of my own or any other reason. The location…read moreis pure Annapolis! Historic building, right off of Church Circle, very cool exterior, and very modern and updated interior... it's a great building for its use. Speaking on the jury duty experience, it's a lot of waiting, but they do a good job of keeping you informed. The chief bailiff was very helpful and kept us entertained while delivering instructions. The entire staff was wonderful.

It's crazy that in Baltimore city you can be called once a year for jury duty instead of ever 3…read moreyears.

The process is much better. I check into room 240 and a pleasant young lady directed me to 1 of 6…read morekiosks, where they ask for your mailed summons and you scan the bar code and after checking in, you are directed to the payment line for proof of service and the mandatory $15 payment. It took less than 5 minutes. I was very impressed. Next, I was directed to take a seat in this room or one of three other juror assembly rooms in addition to a "quiet room", if that was your choice. *NOTE: Baltimore City has a one day/one trail pro ess so if you are not selected to serve on a jury you are eligible to be called the following year. Just because you were summoned to serve does not equate to serving as a juror. And as always, they have movies for your viewing pleasure, often the latest ones out on DVD and, if you are not chosen by lunchtime you are allocated an up to 90 minute lunch break where you can leave the building and report back at the time indicted. All in all, a needed improvement in the check-in process for jury duty.

Out-of-State Jurisdiction Overreach and Total Disregard for Rights…read more​The Delaware State Judicial System is completely broken. My constitutional right to a jury trial was waived without my consent. I did not ask for this, I did not sign off on it, and I did not agree to it. The court did it on their own authority, stripping away my rights, and then tried to tell me to come back for a "mental health hearing" instead. ​To make matters worse, I don't even live in Delaware. I live an hour and a half away from where these courts are located, and I am not driving out of state for a hearing I never agreed to. ​A jury trial is a fundamental right. It is not something the judicial system can just wave away or substitute with an unwanted hearing because it fits their agenda, especially for someone who lives completely out of state. Bypassing a trial by jury and trying to force someone into a mental health hearing without permission is a massive overreach and a total denial of due process. The Delaware courts need to hear this loud and clear: you do not have the right to manipulate the legal process to strip citizens of their basic rights. Absolute disgrace.

I have been to this courthouse on several occasions for several different reasons and I have never…read moreleft there feeling the way I felt just now. I am going to comment very candidly about my experience here today. First of all when you have folks coming in to Family Court I think it goes without saying that there is going to be a lot of sensitive information being discussed. There is not an ounce of privacy in any of the Family Court departments. You are forced to stand in front of a pane of glass and discuss your business aloud in front of everyone. It's disgusting and humiliating. Second you have employees who don't know what they are talking about wasting your time. After having to once again shout my business there at yet another clerk behind a pane of glass I was directed to fill out a form. A half hour later when I return to the window to present my filled out form I am told by the clerks co worker that it's the wrong form and what you actually need is this packet oh and the packet cost 5.00! "Oooh, I'm so sorry", the first clerk chimes in, "that was my fault, I misunderstood her." "Really? Then why don't you pay the 5.00 for me!", is what I wanted to say but I held my tongue. Despicable.