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!

This building is an absolute stunner. They do offer free tours. The history of it is fascinating…read more It's pretty easy to navigate with plenty of directional signs and an employee at the main desk who is happy to help. The rotunda alone is fabulous. There's a cafeteria with plenty of options and a stand alone coffee bar as well. If you don't take the time to go inside you are definitely missing out. The grounds are also beautiful with a stunning fountain that may be dyed for certain months - aka pink for breast cancer awareness. There's plenty of parking options nearby. An absolute must see if you're in the area.

Lovely time at the guided-tour of the Capitol Building…read more Free 30-minute guided tours are available throughout the day between 8:30am and 4pm on weekdays, but are less frequent on weekends an holidays. Be sure to check their website to reserve a spot. After entering through the Rotunda area on North 3rd Street you will have to go through a TSA-style metal detector. You can then wait in that area for your tour to begin. There are bathrooms and a coat rack in this area if needed. Our tour guide was great. She took us through the building, offering some interesting facts of the different sections: main rotunda, House of Reps, Senate an Supreme Court. Photography is allowed but video is NOT. Great experience. Highly recommended to all visiting the area.

As I was walking in to the courthouse I a police officer helping an older gentleman cross the road…read moreto his car. The officer and I made an eye contact, he nodded with a smile. Made me very happy. This is the second time I'm here for some business purpose. Everyone at this courthouse is very polite and friendly.

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....

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.

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.

If you ever have the honor of visiting this modern courthouse, prepare to have a bad day. Perhaps…read moremy review is biased, but I walked there one day to change my address on a form only to find out that I had to go through a security checkpoint and that my cell phone (an iPhone for that matter) would not be allowed on the premises. I only had to go 20 feet away to the clerk's office, which was within their view. Still they would not allow me to enter and suggested that I hide my phone in the bushes outside. Can you believe that?! Of course I declined, so I had to walk back home, and back wasting a good hour in the process. When I finally got in, the process of dealing with the file clerk was simple so I'll give them a star for that. Lessoned learned: if you ever have to go to court, for ANY reason, leave your cell in the car or at home.

BEWARE OF JUDGE DOROTHY WILSON and the DISTRICT COURT OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE COUNTY…read more I suggest that before having your case tried before this judge, read my following letter to the administrative Judge Wilson, who of course did nothing. There appears to be no accountability for unethical conduct for judges in Baltimore County. Your case will be decided at the whim of the judge. They could care less about justice. If possible, take your case to another court. These are awful judges and awful people. Pion failed to address my complaint, and ignored my evidence. He refused to answer any questions. This is just another example of an arrogant judge not providing justice. Wilson failed to acknowledge that Pion ignored my evidence. She could care less. Two awful judges and awful people! ANTHONY RAYMOND 973 Circle Drive Baltimore, Maryland 21227 (410) 247-0837 traymond51@hotmail.com ________________________________________________________________________ November 22, 2020 Judge Dorothy Wilson Administrative Judge District Court of Maryland for Baltimore County 120 East Chesapeake Avenue Towson, MD 21286 Case Number#: D08 CV20008343 Anthony Raymond, Jr. v. Tanglewood Road, LLC COMPLAINT ABOUT JUDGE KEITH PION Dear Honorable Judge Wilson: This letter shall serve as my complaint about my treatment by Judge Keith Pion. My case involved my payment to and work not completed by Joseph Shryock and Tanglewood Road, LLC. There were two issues. The main issue was the bathroom heater not repaired properly. The secondary issue involved his not finishing the doorbell repair. This year I got the doorbell repaired for $100. Consequently most of the $275 paid to Shryock was for the heater. Judge Pion stated that I could not prove the defendant promised to return and fix the doorbell. I asked him, "Can I ask a question." He said "I won't answer any questions from you and walked off of the bench. I wanted to ask him why he did not consider or address the issue of the heater. I presented to Judge Pion photographs of the doorbell which Shryock left in disrepair. I provided documentations by other contractors indicating the heater did not work and needed repair. I provided a copy of the check and my bank statement clearly indicated my check paid for services not rendered. Other letters from two agencies and Home Depot and Pro Referral were also included. Apparently not only were all of this evidence ignored, but I couldn't even get an explanation from him. Nobody likes to be scammed. My tax dollars should ensure that I receive justice and a fair trial. I believe that I should be entitled to ask a question from a Baltimore County judge. In our judicial system he and your District Court should be part of the solution. Instead, he is part of the problem. He should try dealing with people with integrity and ethics. It's pitiful the way he has treated me. I hope that you take measure to address this situation, and ensure that others don't waste their time and money in your court trying to have their case addressed properly. I am very disappointed as well as outraged by my treatment. Please have the court, or more appropriately Judge Pion refund my wasted court fees to include my process service fees. Sincerely, Anthony Raymond

June 2023…read more Disclaimer: Review based solely on jury service experience I was summoned back in April for jury service, but was sick so was excused and resummoned for June. If you are summoned for jury duty, note that the parking garage is a zoo so plan to arrive early. Fortunately they don't start promptly so it's ok if you are several minutes late. Upon arriving at the courthouse, you will need to go through security. The jury assembly room is upstairs to the left. Upon entering the room, you sign in at the desk on the right, then you can be seated anywhere. There is plenty of seats including counter seats with outlets if you need to work on a laptop or charge your electronic devices. The jury assembly room has a kitchen with vending machines, a coffee maker, microwave, refrigerator, and two dining tables (each seats 4). There is also a water dispenser (accessible for bottles), coat room, and restroom. The judge came out and spoke to us and thanked us for our time and service. Later, a circuit clerk called our names and gave us a badge with a number on it. This would be used as our personal identification instead of being referred to by our names if we were selected to be a juror. We were then instructed to go in line to get our parking validated and to receive our $30 expense money. We were informed mid-morning that we were dismissed from service and given documentation to provide to our employers as evidence of our service. It was the funniest thing to see how quickly everyone bolted out of the courthouse. It had the same feeling to me as Black Friday. Lol. Getting out of the parking garage was comparable to leaving a venue after a concert or an event. It was jam-packed and slow getting out. Note, the gate was open so it wasn't necessary to check out at the kiosk. I liked my jury experience in Howard County much better than when I served in Montgomery County mainly because parking was more adequate and I am slightly more knowledgeable of the process this time around.