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Magisterial District Court 38‑1‑10
Ambler & Upper Dublin, Montgomery County, PA | 38th Judicial District | 215-542-1262
Magisterial District Court 38-1-10, at 1301 S. Bethlehem Pike, serves Ambler Borough and Upper Dublin Township. Find court contact details, hours, hearing resources and local bail information.
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Court 38-1-10Ambler & Upper Dublin38th Judicial District
About District Court 38-1-10
Magisterial District Court 38-1-10 is one of 29 district courts in Montgomery County, part of Pennsylvania's Unified Judicial System. It serves two whole municipalities, Ambler Borough and Upper Dublin Township. Its address uses Ambler as the postal city; the office itself is associated with Upper Dublin Township, so the mailing city and the municipality served are not the same thing.
District courts handle preliminary arraignments and preliminary hearings in criminal cases, summary offenses, traffic citations, local ordinance violations and smaller civil claims such as landlord-tenant disputes. Most felony and misdemeanor cases do not end here: when charges are held for court, the case moves to the Court of Common Pleas in Norristown.
Court Number
38-1-10
Use this number when calling the court or searching dockets.
Location
Ambler
1301 S. Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, PA 19002
Judicial District
38th District
Montgomery County's judicial district.
Service Area
Ambler & Upper Dublin
Ambler Borough; Upper Dublin Township
Court Contact & Office Hours
These details come from the county's official district court list, effective January 5, 2026. District courts keep business hours and are not open around the clock.
Office Address
Court 38-1-10
- 1301 S. Bethlehem Pike
- Ambler, PA 19002
Court Contact
Phone, Fax & Email
- Primary Telephone
- 215-542-1262
- Secondary Telephone
- 215-542-1263
- Fax
- 215-646-3588
- Official Court Email
- DC38110@montgomerycountypa.gov
Hours
Weekdays
- Office hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- Public hours: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Check holiday closings, hearing times and whether a hearing is in person or by video with the court before you travel. Hours can change.
Official sources:County District Court List (Jan. 5, 2026)(opens in a new tab)Magisterial District Courts(opens in a new tab)
Areas Served by Magisterial District Court 38-1-10
The county assigns all of Ambler Borough and all of Upper Dublin Township to Court 38-1-10. The county list and boundary page agree.
Ambler is also a mailing address used beyond the borough. Homes in nearby townships such as Lower Gwynedd or Whitpain can have Ambler addresses but use other district courts.
Whole Borough
Ambler Borough
Assigned to Court 38-1-10 in full.
Whole Township
Upper Dublin Township
Assigned to Court 38-1-10 in full.
An Ambler mailing address does not prove a case is at 38-1-10. Check the district number on the paperwork.
Official sources:County District Court List (Jan. 5, 2026)(opens in a new tab)County District Boundaries Page(opens in a new tab)
Criminal Court Proceedings
Pennsylvania criminal cases usually begin at a district court. Schedules, hearing formats and judicial decisions vary from case to case.
- 1Arrest and complaint: police file a criminal complaint, or a summons is mailed for some lower-level charges.
- 2Preliminary arraignment: the defendant is told the charges and rights, often by video and sometimes before an on-call issuing authority after hours.
- 3Initial bail decision: the issuing authority decides release conditions. Monetary bail or immediate release is never guaranteed.
- 4Preliminary hearing: usually held at Court 38-1-10. The judge decides whether the prosecution has shown enough evidence to hold the charges for court.
- 5Held for court: the case moves to the Court of Common Pleas in Norristown for formal arraignment, pretrial matters and trial.
Bail Procedures at Magisterial District Court 38-1-10
Bail is a judicial decision based on the charges, the person's history, ties to the community and the risk of missing court. Pennsylvania options include release on recognizance, unsecured bail (no money paid up front) and monetary bail, which may be posted in cash or through a surety where the law allows. Judges can add conditions such as no-contact orders or reporting requirements, and can later change bail on request.
For Ambler and Upper Dublin arrests, the preliminary arraignment may be by video or before an on-call issuing authority after hours. Setting bail is the court's role; paying it is a separate step. Montgomery County publishes direct-payment rules through the Clerk of Courts on weekdays and at the correctional facility after hours when the person is held there. Do not assume cash bail can be paid at the district court office.
After release, the defendant must attend every hearing and follow every condition. Missing court can lead to a bench warrant and forfeited bail.
Court Records & Docket Information
District court dockets are public through the Pennsylvania UJS portal. Search by name or docket number; dockets from Court 38-1-10 begin with MJ-38110.
- A docket is not an inmate locator. It does not show whether someone is in custody now.
- Hearing dates can change. Confirm with the court office named on the docket.
- Sealed, juvenile and some other records are restricted and do not appear in public search.
- Ask court staff about procedure for a specific case; they cannot give legal advice.
Directions to District Court 38-1-10
Court 38-1-10 is at 1301 S. Bethlehem Pike, with an Ambler mailing address. Defendants must attend every scheduled hearing on time; check the time and format with the court first.
We have not verified parking arrangements at this office, so none are listed. Check posted signs on arrival and allow extra time.
Court Address
District Court 38-1-10
- 1301 S. Bethlehem Pike
- Ambler, PA 19002
- Phone: 215-542-1262
Related Courts & Local Resources
Courthouses Directory
Search all 29 Montgomery County district courts.
Montgomery County Courthouse
Court of Common Pleas, Clerk of Courts and bail payment details.
Montgomery County Bail Bonds
County overview, jail information and bail steps.
Correctional Facility
The county's adult jail in Eagleville.
UJS Case Search
Official statewide docket search.
Magisterial District Courts
County district court instructions and forms.
District Court 38-1-10 FAQs
Short answers about Magisterial District Court 38-1-10.
At 1301 S. Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, PA 19002.
The primary phone is 215-542-1262. The county also publishes 215-542-1263. The fax is 215-646-3588.
All of Ambler Borough and all of Upper Dublin Township.
Office hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM and public hours are 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays.
Not always. Ambler mailing addresses reach into other townships served by other courts. Check the district number on your paperwork.
Upper Dublin shares Court 38-1-10 with Ambler Borough.
Yes, as an issuing authority. Release and any amount are judicial decisions and are never guaranteed.
The county lists the Clerk of Courts in Norristown on weekdays and the correctional facility after hours when the person is held there.
The court can issue a bench warrant and bail can be forfeited. Call the court right away if you cannot attend.
Call the Montgomery County Correctional Facility at 610-635-7100. A court docket shows the case, not custody status. Our Montgomery County jails guide lists every county facility.
Held charges move to the Court of Common Pleas in Norristown.
Search the UJS portal; dockets from this court begin with MJ-38110. Confirm dates by calling 215-542-1262.
Court Location & Directions
Magisterial District Court 38-1-10 is a court facility. Center City Bail Bonds is a private company with no office at this building.
Magisterial District Court 38-1-10
1301 S. Bethlehem Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
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