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District Judges

Magisterial District 59-3-02  
Elk County Boroughs of Johnsonburg & Ridgway
  Townships of Highland, Horton, Jones
  Millstone, Ridgway, and Spring Creek
   
District Judge James L. Martin  
409-G Center Street  
Johnsonburg, PA 15845  
(814) 965-2663  
   
Magisterial District 59-3-03  
Elk County City of St. Mary's
  Townships of Benezette, Fox & Jay
   
District Judge Mark S. Jacob  
808 South Michael Road  
St. Mary's, PA 15857  
(814) 781-6995  
   
   
 

District Justices are elected officials who serve six-year terms.  In addition to being accessible to the public on one-on-one basis, they perform notary assignments, marriages and administer oaths.

District Justices are required to attend classes on the judicial system and pass a written examination before being seated on the bench.  They must also attend continuing education programs annually.  District Courts accept civil and criminal complaints, filed by law enforcement officers or private citizens. 

Their duties include processing all criminal complaints filed before their court, such as homicides, felonies, and misdemeanors.  Complaints of this nature require preliminary hearings to establish a prima facie case.

They must process all summary offenses, including private complaints and non-traffic citations.  The district justice has full jurisdiction at a summary trial.  Additionally, they set bond and accept bail for the release of individuals charged with a crime or violation. of a summary offense.

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ELK COUNTY

Elk County Courthouse
250 Main Street
P.O. Box 448
Ridgway, PA 15853

Elk County Courthouse Annex
300 Center Street
P.O. Box 448
Ridgway, PA 15853