Court of Common Pleas

Judge Grine
Judge David E. Grine
President Judge

Judge Kistler
Judge Thomas Kistler

Judge Kistler
Judge Bradley P. Lunsford

Judge Ruest
Judge Pamela A. Ruest

Judge Brown
Judge Charles C. Brown, Jr.
Senior Judge

49th Judicial District

The 49th Judicial District comprises the geographical boundaries of Centre County. The Centre County Court of Common Pleas consists of four judges, who serve ten-year terms and are state employees.

Centre County Court Administration

Maxine O. Ishler, Court Administrator

Centre County Courthouse
Bellefonte PA 16823-1488
Directions: Map
Phone: (814) 355-6727
Fax: (814) 355-6707
E-mail: moishler@co.centre.pa.us
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

The Court Administrator's Office is the administrative arm of the Court and is responsible for all support functions necessary to maintain the efficient and effective operation of both the Common Pleas Court and the Minor Judiciary. Responsibilities of this Office include, but are not limited to, juror usage, budget and fiscal, personnel, planning, data processing, caseflow management, and public information. The Centre County Court Administrator's office administers and supervises the Centre County Offices of the District Judges, Probation and Parole, and Domestic Relations Section.

  • Jury Duty
    Frequently asked questions about the Jury Duty process.
  • Education Program for Separated Parents [PDF]
    The Education Program for Separated Parents is a four-hour seminar to help parents understand a child's needs in relation to divorce and separation. The program is mandated by order of the Centre County Court of Common Pleas for all parents filing for divorce in Centre County who have children under 18 years of age, and all litigants in custody/visitation actions. It will also benefit any persons related to or working with children of divorce. This includes mental health professionals, domestic relations officers, adult children of divorced parents, grandparents, stepparents, foster parents, extended families, remarried individuals, educators, and family service providers.
  • Civil Rules