Row Officers
The Office of the Clerk of Courts
Mary K. Smithson
Clerk of
Courts
Mission Statement
The mission of the Clerk of Courts office is to provide a wide range
of services to the public, judicial systems, county government and
other agencies. Employees, in performing their constitutional and
statutory duties are committed to operation in a fair, helpful and
efficient manner. We accomplish this by maintaining high professional
standards through employee training and technology optimization.
2009 Fee Bill -- 2009 Fee Bill Supplement
2008 Annual Report
I am proud to present the annual report of the Clerk of Courts for 2008. On behalf of the dedicated staff - we appreciate your time in viewing the presentation (Power Point). (Also available in Adobe PDF)
We had a very successful year in 2008 and our operating results are particularly gratifying. This year we saw a 63% increase in delinquent court cost collections. This is due to our outside collection agency, NCO Financial Systems, which continues to produce solid results.
Our office continues to improve upon our valuable internship program. Students who are interested in pursuing a career in criminal justice, law or law enforcement have a unique opportunity to participate in a cooperative education-learning situation. Students interact with all aspects of our judicial system. This program continues to promote access to academic excellence.
We made a commitment to partner with the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (APOC), Court Administration and the Children and Youth Agency and enhanced case processing of child welfare cases into our existing state-wide system. With this system, we have improved tracking of all child dependency cases.
We will continue our long tradition of quality and service while maintaining the integrity of our criminal records. I would like to thank all who were involved in this report. Please email us at cocassociates@co.bucks.pa.us if you should have any questions.
Thank you,
Mary K. Smithson
State Public Access
The Clerk of Courts manages all case files on a statewide system known as CPCMS. To access this statewide public access system, CLICK HERE. After connecting to this link, point your mouse to the E-Services drop-down near the top of the screen. Then choose Public Web Docket Sheets. There is also a Public Web Docket Sheets Quick Reference Guide in pdf format available, fifth choice under Judiciary Links.
Useful Links to Pennsylvania State Agencies
Megan's Law database: http://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/
Office of The Clerk of Courts
Mary K. Smithson
Clerk of Courts
Bucks County Courthouse
55 East Court Street
Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901
Phone: 215 348-6389
Fax: 215 348-6740
cocassociates@co.bucks.pa.us