Category: Courts

  • Franklin County President Judge Warns Of Reported Text Message Scam

    CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Franklin County President Judge Shawn Meyers is advising the public to stay vigilant against a recently reported scam involving the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas. The scam involves text messages that “spoof” or mimic the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas. In the text, the recipient is advised they are being…

  • Franklin County Adult Probation Honors Staff For Service

    Franklin County Adult Probation Honors Staff For Service

    CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. ─ The Franklin County Adult Probation Department concluded Probation Professionals Appreciation Week July 17 by presenting its annual Probation Officer of the Year and Support Staff Person of the Year awards. Stacey Parson was named the Franklin County Adult Probation Department’s 2026 Probation Officer of the Year in recognition of her exceptional leadership,…

  • Franklin County Welcomes New Probation Officers

    Franklin County Welcomes New Probation Officers

    CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Franklin County President Judge Shawn D. Meyers, along with Judge Mary Beth Shank, officially swore in two of the newest officers of the Franklin County Adult Probation Department during a ceremony held on May 28. Also in attendance were fellow probation officers, friends and family who gathered to welcome the new officers…

  • Franklin County Touts Success Of Treatment Court As Alternative To Incarceration

    Franklin County Touts Success Of Treatment Court As Alternative To Incarceration

    CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners and Shawn Meyers, president judge of the 39th Judicial District Court of Common Pleas, have recognized May 2026 as Treatment Court Month in Franklin County. In doing so, the commissioners and president judge are highlighting the vital role treatment courts play in promoting public safety, supporting recovery and…

  • Meyers Receives Excellence In CJAB Leadership Award

    Meyers Receives Excellence In CJAB Leadership Award

    CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. ─ On April 22, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) concluded its 2026 Criminal Justice Advisory Board (CJAB) Conference in State College. The two-day event brought together more than 500 criminal justice and behavioral health professionals from across the commonwealth to share strategies, strengthen partnerships and highlight innovative local approaches to…

  • Public Comment Period On Magisterial District Reestablishment Report

    CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The 39th Judicial District Court of Common Pleas has released a Magisterial District Reestablishment Report for a 30-day public review and comment period. This report outlines the guidelines and recommendation for the magisterial districts in the 39th Judicial District – Franklin County branch. The proposed reestablishment plan must be posted for public…

  • New Franklin County Local Criminal Rules Of Procedure Regarding Electronic Transmittal of Transcripts, Associated Documents

    On April 24, 2026, the Honorable Shawn D. Meyers, President Judge of the 39th Judicial District, signed an order indicating the Franklin County Branch of the 39th Judicial District has adopted the following local rules of criminal procedure: 39th Jud. Dist. Rules Crim. P. 135, 460, and 547. These new rules are effective August 1,…

  • Memorandum Regarding Pa. Courts Civics Contest For America250

    President Judge Shawn D. Meyers of the Court of Common Pleas for the 39th Judicial District has issued the following memorandum: I want to invite all students in public, private, charter, cyber-charter and home school settings to participate in two contests created by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Historical Commission to mark our nation’s 250th…

  • Franklin County Treatment Court Plans Graduation Ceremony For Jan. 15

    CHAMBERSBURG, PA – The Franklin County Good Wolf Treatment Court will celebrate the program’s 47th and 48th graduates during a special ceremony on Jan. 15. The public is invited to attend the program, which will begin at 5 p.m. in the Historic Courtroom of the Franklin County Judicial Center, located at 14 N. Main St., Chambersburg.  Good Wolf Treatment Court began…

  • Memorandum Regarding Custody Presentation File Management/ Conciliation Scheduling

    President Judge Shawn D. Meyers, on behalf of the entire Board of Common Pleas Judges for the 39th Judicial District, has issued the following memorandum: This memorandum will serve as supplemental information to explain a slight change in the handling of files that attorneys and litigants will notice during the custody presentations held in the…