Monroe County Commissioners in East Stroudsburg, PA oversee the operation of the courthouse, where all visitors must enter through the new building entrance on Monroe Street. The magisterial district courts, with nine offices located throughout the county, handle traffic cases, minor criminal cases, and civil cases up to $12,000.
Each district judge is elected to serve a six-year term, attends classes on the judicial system, and must pass a written examination before taking the bench. These judges also set bail, conduct preliminary hearings in criminal cases, and ensure accessibility to the judicial system for all citizens of Monroe County.
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