Sheriff`s deputies provide security in all courtrooms and counsel offices, and they treat, detain and accompany anyone arrested by the sheriff`s office or those responding to a sheriff`s notice to appear in court. The Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Program is a collaboration between public and private companies to address foreclosures in Allegheny County. The establishment of a unified process for the amicable settlement of enforcement procedures through judicial intervention, advice and conciliation is the main objective of the programme. The criminal court is responsible for deciding all criminal charges filed in Allegheny County. The role of the sheriff in the criminal justice system is important. Deputy sheriffs are assigned to courtrooms and are responsible for maintaining custody of detained defendants who are scheduled to appear in court. To find answers to more common questions, visit the District Court`s website. The courthouse, located at 436 Grant Street, was built in 1884 under the direction of Henry Hobson Richardson. The current courthouse is actually the third courthouse in Allegheny County. The first, built of wood, was replaced in 1841 by a much more robust gray sandstone structure. The poor design led to corrosion by coal smoke. In the spring of 1882, a fire broke out and the building was destroyed. Today`s courthouse is built with large blocks of rustic granite that give a heavy, stable and dignified appearance.
The design of the main building, which Richardson considered his best, was innovative in that the building is built around a courtyard so that natural light and fresh air can reach most of the building. The courtyard is surrounded by four floors on three sides. A tower rises five stories on the open side of the courtyard. As was common with Richardson`s buildings, the roof is steep with dormers placed at every corner. A prison is connected to the courthouse by the “Bridge of Sighs”. The design was based on the Bridge of Sighs in Venice. The entire complex was built from large rustic granite blocks, with the entrance paths and windows topped with wide arches. This gives the building a heavy, stable and dignified appearance. In 2007, the American Institute of Architects asked Harris Interactive to interview 2,000 people who were shown 247 photos of buildings and other structures of different categories, selected by 2,500 architects. The Allegheny County Courthouse ranked 35th on the list and above all other courthouses in the country, with the exception of the U.S. Supreme Court building. [16] In April 1834, land was acquired for a new courthouse.
It was a piece of land at the corner of Forbes Avenue and Grant Street on Grant`s Hill. Construction took place between 1836 and 1840. This courthouse was built of polished gray sandstone mined at Coal Hill (now Mount Washington) across Water Street along the Monongahela River. The building was designed by John Chislett. The Neo-Greek design included a dome-shaped dome with a rotunda 60 feet (18 m) in diameter and 80 feet (24 m) in height. The building was completed in 1841. The second floor of the building, in turn, served as the seat of the Supreme Court of the Commonwealth of Pittsburgh and the Western Federal District, and served the latter until the opening of a new U.S. Customs/Post Office in Fifth and Smithfield in 1853. [9] Due to corrosion caused by coal smoke, the building deteriorated: the coated surface of the façade fell, some cornices near the roof began to fall, and the building had a scaly appearance.
Even in its deteriorated condition, it was a beautiful structure. On May 7, 1882, a fire broke out and destroyed the building. It was then demolished. The third and current courthouse was built on the same site. [10] On the “Represent Yourself” page, you will find forms and instructions for the family court. First, watch the introductory video. The original Pittsburgh courthouse, first occupied in 1794, was a wooden structure on one side of the market. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court and from December 7, 1818 to 1841, the Western District of Pennsylvania also held hearings in Market Square. [9] It was agreed that the county would make safety arrangements for night court. Security includes security in courtrooms, security in the event of the transfer of persons detained during the judicial proceedings and the initial response in the event of an emergency or disruption. Since the sheriff`s office is the traditional law enforcement body of the courts, this responsibility has been transferred to the sheriff`s office from Monday to Friday from 4:00 p.m.
to 8:00 a.m. and 24 hours a day every weekend and holiday. In special circumstances, the sheriff`s office may be required to provide security in the orphan`s court or to bring before the court persons who are eligible for a court-ordered involuntary obligation to various hospitals or institutions or who appear in cases where a determination of adult jurisdiction or termination of parental rights is made. After the destruction of the second courthouse, allegheny County commissioners decided to hold a competition to design a replacement. The winner of the competition was Boston architect Henry Hobson Richardson and construction of the buildings began in 1884 by the Norcross Brothers, Richardson`s construction company of choice. The first stone of the building was laid on October 13, 1884. Watercolor by Kathleen S. Howell. NOTE: The illustrated courthouse may be historical and not necessarily the county business court building. All fines and fees can be paid online through the Pennsylvania Court System`s PAePay service.
Juvenile court legislators are responsible for transporting juveniles in custody between the Shuman Center and the court located at the Family Court Facility, 440 Ross Street, Pittsburgh. In addition to maintaining the safety of all court participants, deputy sheriffs also transport minors to and from various detention centers across Pennsylvania The sheriff`s office is responsible for providing security services to the “night court” in the municipal court building. Sheriff`s deputies are located on the 7th and 8th floors to ensure that there are no conflicts between the parties of any kind. The Sheriff`s Office maintains a certain level of security awareness within the Civil Division. The Allegheny County Courthouse in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is part of a complex (along with the former Allegheny County Jail) designed by H. H. Richardson. The buildings are considered one of the finest examples of the Romanesque Revival style for which Richardson is known. The types of cases that can be assigned to the Centre fall into two main categories: trade or complex litigation.
The “Trade” category is related to the topic. The “Complex Litigation” category is based on the complexity of the case. The Marriage Licensing Office is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. NOTE: No requests will be processed after 16:00. In July 1995, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court forced all counties to impose a 24-hour fee.
Night Court meets the conditions of the court order. For the same reasons, the sheriff`s office maintains a high level of security awareness in this department. Everyone entering the family court facilities must first go through a security checkpoint, including a walk-in metal detector. The Allegheny County Viewers Council arbitrates and hears appeals from decisions of the Assessment Appeal and Review Board on residential and commercial real estate assessment.
