The Courts of Common Pleas are the trial courts of Pennsylvania. Major civil and criminal cases are heard in these courts. Judges also decide cases involving adoption, divorce, child custody, abuse, juvenile delinquency, estates, guardianships, charitable organizations and many other matters.

The Common Pleas courts are organized into 60 judicial districts, most of which encompass a single county. Seven judicial districts, in certain populated areas of the Commonwealth, include two counties. The 39th Judicial District is a two County Judicial District comprising of Franklin County and Fulton County.

Judges of the Common Pleas courts are elected to 10-year terms. A president judge and a district court administrator serve in each judicial district.

The Honorable Shawn D. Meyers, President Judge
The Honorable Angela R. Krom, Judge
The Honorable Jeremiah D. Zook, Judge
The Honorable Todd M. Sponseller, Judge
The Honorable Mary Beth Shank, Judge
The Honorable Douglas W. Herman, Senior Judge
The Honorable Carol Van Horn, Senior Judge

Rebekah Reigner, District Court Administrator

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New Hearing Room at Fulton County Courthouse

On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, the Honorable Shawn D. Meyers, President Judge for the 39th Judicial District, presided over the first hearing in the new hearing room located on the first floor of the Fulton County Courthouse. The space was formerly occupied by the Fulton County Treasurer. Before the hearing, Judge Meyers commemorated the occasion with Fulton County Commissioners, Randy Bunch, Hervey Hann, and Steven Wible, Judge Todd Sponseller, Sheriff Mike Sprague, and Court Crier, Tina Washabaugh. The Court is pleased to have an additional space to conduct hearings within the courthouse. The Court thanks the Fulton County Commissioners for the additional hearing room space, which will see continued modifications to make it more efficient and compliant with recommendations of the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts and Court Administration.