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Montgomery County Juvenile Court
540 Port Indian Road, Norristown, PA | Information for Families & Guardians
Montgomery County's juvenile court hears delinquency and dependency cases involving young people. It works from 540 Port Indian Road, separate from the main courthouse in Norristown.
This page is for parents and guardians. It explains where the court is, who to contact and how juvenile cases differ from adult criminal cases. It is general information, not legal advice.
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Family Information
Questions About a Juvenile Case?
Call the Juvenile Clerk of Courts or Juvenile Probation. Juvenile cases are decided by the court with Juvenile Probation, not through adult bail. Please do not send a minor's personal or case information through any website form.
How Juvenile Court Works
Delinquency cases involve a young person accused of an offense. Dependency cases involve children who may need protection or care. Both are handled by the juvenile division of the Court of Common Pleas.
Juvenile court focuses on supervision, services and accountability rather than adult punishment. Parents or guardians are expected to take part, and the young person has the right to a lawyer.
Location & Contacts
Court
Juvenile Court
- 540 Port Indian Road, Norristown, PA 19403
- On the Youth Center campus
Records
Juvenile Clerk of Courts
- 540 Port Indian Rd, Eagleville, PA 19403
- 610-630-2252 ext. 1357
- Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Supervision
Juvenile Probation
- 530 Port Indian Road (a different building from the court)
- 610-630-2252
County materials describe the Port Indian Road campus as Norristown or Eagleville; both use ZIP 19403. Juvenile Probation is at 530 Port Indian Road; the court and Juvenile Clerk are at 540.
Understanding Juvenile Proceedings
- 1Intake: most young people enter through an intake conference with a parent or guardian at Juvenile Probation.
- 2Referral and petition: the case may be diverted, handled informally or filed as a petition with the court.
- 3Detention hearing: if a youth is held, the court reviews detention promptly.
- 4Adjudication: the judge decides whether the facts are proven.
- 5Disposition: the court sets a plan, such as probation, services or placement.
- 6Supervision: Juvenile Probation monitors the plan and reports to the court.
Official sources:Juvenile Probation(opens in a new tab)Youth Center Court Process(opens in a new tab)
Juvenile Cases Are Not Adult Bail Cases
Adult bail-bond procedures do not apply to juvenile delinquency cases. Whether a young person is detained or released is decided by the juvenile court with Juvenile Probation. If a youth is charged as an adult, an attorney can explain how that changes the process.
Youth Center Versus Juvenile Court
The Montgomery County Youth Center is the county's shelter and secure detention facility for juveniles. It shares the Port Indian Road campus with the juvenile court, but it is a separate operation from the court itself.
Guidance for Parents & Guardians
- Ask the Juvenile Clerk of Courts or the assigned probation officer for hearing information.
- Arrive early, bring photo ID and any court notices, and plan for security screening.
- The young person has the right to a lawyer; the Public Defender's Office can help if the family cannot afford one.
- To get a copy of a juvenile file, call the Juvenile Clerk first; photo ID is required.
- Juvenile records are generally not public. Expungement questions go to Juvenile Probation or a lawyer.
Official Juvenile Resources
Juvenile Clerk of Courts
Delinquency and dependency case files.
Juvenile Probation
Intake, supervision and expungement help.
Montgomery County Youth Center
Juvenile shelter and secure detention.
Youth Center Court Process
How juvenile hearings work.
Public Defender
Legal representation; 610-278-3295.
Juvenile Court FAQs
General answers for families. For advice on a specific case, talk to a lawyer.
At 540 Port Indian Road, Norristown, PA 19403. County pages sometimes give the city as Eagleville; it is the same campus.
No. Juvenile hearings are at Port Indian Road, not at 2 E. Airy Street in Norristown.
Call the Juvenile Clerk of Courts at 610-630-2252 ext. 1357 or the assigned probation officer. The family usually receives notice of hearings.
Generally no. Access is limited, and the Juvenile Clerk requires photo ID to view a file.
It runs intake, recommends how cases are handled, supervises young people on probation and helps with some expungements.
A prompt hearing where the court decides whether a young person who was taken into custody should stay detained.
No. The Youth Center is a detention and shelter facility on the same campus. The court is a separate operation.
No. Juvenile detention and release are decided by the juvenile court with Juvenile Probation, not through adult bail bonds.
Clerk for files and hearing dates, Juvenile Probation for intake and supervision, and the Youth Center for questions about a youth in detention.
The Montgomery County Public Defender (610-278-3295) represents young people who qualify. Families can also hire a private lawyer.
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