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Magisterial District Court 38‑1‑28
Lansdale, Montgomery County, PA | 38th Judicial District | 215-393-7534
Magisterial District Court 38-1-28, at 430-440 Pennbrook Parkway in Lansdale, serves Lansdale and Hatfield Boroughs, Towamencin Township and part of Hatfield Township. Find contact details, hours, hearing resources and local bail information.
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Court 38-1-28Lansdale38th Judicial District
About District Court 38-1-28
Magisterial District Court 38-1-28 is one of 29 district courts in Montgomery County, part of Pennsylvania's Unified Judicial System. It serves Lansdale Borough, Hatfield Borough, Towamencin Township and part of Hatfield Township from an office on Pennbrook Parkway. Neither this court nor Court 38-1-18 covers all of Hatfield Township.
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
38-1-28
Use this number when calling the court or searching dockets.
Location
Lansdale
430-440 Pennbrook Parkway, Lansdale, PA 19446
Judicial District
38th District
Montgomery County's judicial district.
Service Area
Lansdale, Hatfield & Towamencin
Lansdale Borough; Hatfield Borough; Towamencin Township; Part of Hatfield 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 38-1-28
- 430-440 Pennbrook Parkway
- Lansdale, PA 19446
Court Contact
Phone, Fax & Email
- Primary Telephone
- 215-393-7534
- Secondary Telephone
- 215-393-7535
- Fax
- 215-393-7536
- Official Court Email
- DC38128@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 38-1-28
The county's January 5, 2026 list assigns Lansdale Borough, Hatfield Borough, Towamencin Township and part of Hatfield Township to Court 38-1-28.
Hatfield Township is divided between two courts. The 2023 reestablishment order lists Hatfield voting districts 2-1, 2-2, 3-1, 3-2, 4-1 and 4-4 for this court, and districts 1-1, 1-2, 5-1 and 5-2 under Court 38-1-18. Precinct identifiers can change, so confirm against your paperwork rather than treating the list as definitive.
Whole Boroughs
Lansdale & Hatfield
Both boroughs are assigned to Court 38-1-28 in full.
Whole Township
Towamencin Township
Assigned to Court 38-1-28 in full.
Part of Township
Hatfield Township
Only the voting districts assigned to this court. The other Hatfield districts use Court 38-1-18.
The current official address is 430-440 Pennbrook Parkway. Older commercial listings that show a different address conflict with the official record; do not rely on them. Use the district number on your paperwork (MJ-38128 for this court).
Official sources:County District Court List (Jan. 5, 2026)(opens in a new tab)PA Supreme Court Reestablishment Order (2023)(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 38-1-28. 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 38-1-28
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 Lansdale, Hatfield and Towamencin 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 38-1-28 begin with MJ-38128.
- 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 38-1-28
Court 38-1-28 is at 430-440 Pennbrook Parkway, Lansdale, near the Pennbrook station area. The court office is not inside Lansdale Borough Hall, and it is separate from Court 38-1-18 in Colmar.
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 38-1-28
- 430-440 Pennbrook Parkway
- Lansdale, PA 19446
- Phone: 215-393-7534
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 38-1-28 FAQs
Short answers about Magisterial District Court 38-1-28.
At 430-440 Pennbrook Parkway, Lansdale, PA 19446, per the county's January 5, 2026 list. Older commercial directories may show a different address; the official record is Pennbrook Parkway.
The primary line is 215-393-7534 and the secondary line is 215-393-7535. The fax is 215-393-7536.
Lansdale Borough, Hatfield Borough, Towamencin Township and part of Hatfield Township.
No. Hatfield Township is split between Courts 38-1-28 and 38-1-18. The 2023 order lists districts 2-1, 2-2, 3-1, 3-2, 4-1 and 4-4 here, and districts 1-1, 1-2, 5-1 and 5-2 under 38-1-18.
They are separate courts with different offices, phones and areas. 38-1-18 in Colmar covers Montgomery Township and the other Hatfield districts; 38-1-28 in Lansdale covers Lansdale, Hatfield Borough, Towamencin and the remaining Hatfield districts.
The county lists office hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM and public hours of 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays. Call ahead around holidays.
The judge decides whether the prosecution has shown enough evidence to hold the charges for the Court of Common Pleas in Norristown.
Yes, as an issuing authority it can set or modify bail at an arraignment or hearing. Release, any amount and any conditions are judicial decisions and are never guaranteed.
The county lists the Clerk of Courts at the Norristown courthouse on weekdays and the correctional facility after hours when the person is held there. Do not assume cash bail can be paid at the district office.
If charges are held for court, the case moves to the Court of Common Pleas in Norristown. Bail conditions generally continue unless a judge changes them.
Search the UJS portal by name or docket number; dockets from this court begin with MJ-38128. Confirm dates with the court office before traveling.
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.
Court Location & Directions
Magisterial District Court 38-1-28 is a court facility. Center City Bail Bonds is a private company with no office at this building.
Magisterial District Court 38-1-28
430-440 Pennbrook Parkway
Lansdale, PA 19446
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