The Court of Common Pleas is a general jurisdiction consisting of four divisions: Civil, Criminal, Domestic Relations and Appellate. 

The Criminal Division issues summons and warrants for all felony indictments presented by the grand jury.

The Civil Division handles civil cases with a disputed monetary amount in excess of $15,000.00, such as foreclosures, real estate, injunctions. and major civil cases (both injury and contract).

Information regarding court procedures and practices can be found by accessing the Local Rules on the Common Pleas Court's website.