Court Information

Court Administration


Calendar

This office handles the scheduling of all criminal arraignments, trials, probation/parole violations, sentencings, summary appeals, and miscellaneous matters. This office is also responsible for the scheduling of all civil matters including arbitrations, non-jury and equity trials, jury trials, license suspension appeals, settlement conferences, and miscellaneous matters. The Court Administrator's Office is a scheduling office not a filing office.

2008 Court Calendar

Procedures for continuances:

Civil
In civil matters, continuances must be made in writing, detailing the reason for the continuance and must include the position of opposing counsel or unrepresented party. Continuances are only granted for good cause. Agreement of both sides is not a valid reason for continuance. Continuances are not granted in order to complete video depositions. Depositions are to be completed prior to the commencement of the trial session.

Criminal
Criminal continuances are handled by telephone, after contacting the District Attorney for their position to your request. Continuances are only granted for good cause. Attorneys must enter their appearance in the Clerk of Courts office prior to making a request for a continuance.

Office hours
8:30 am through 5:00 pm
Monday through Friday

 

Cathy L. Gillahan,
Deputy Court Administrator

Bucks County Courthouse
4th Floor
55 E. Court Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
Phone: 215-348-6040
Fax: 215-348-6386