Pike County is divided into four Magisterial District Courts each of which has jurisdiction over the municipalities located within the geographical boundaries of that Court. In addition to the geographical jurisdictional limitations, the Magisterial District Courts have statutory jurisdiction in the following areas:

Civil Cases:
– civil cases for money damages not to exceed $12,000.00;
– landlord/tenant complaints for nonpayment of rent and/or eviction;
– emergency Protection From Abuse proceedings when the Court of Common Pleas is not in session (evenings and weekends)

Traffic and Criminal Cases:
– minor traffic offenses and summary criminal offenses such as disorderly conduct and harassment;
– preliminary arraignment and preliminary hearing court for all adult misdemeanor and felony cases filed.