Covering the muncipalities of West Goshen, Westtown and Thornbury Townships, Judge William D. Kraut exercises jurisdiction over traffic violations, summary criminal cases, preliminary felony and misdemeanor cases, civil cases, small claims cases up to $8,000, truancy and Township ordinance violations. District Court 15-2-03 is headquartered in the Government Services Center on Westtown Road.
The district court handles some civil suits, landlord-tenant disputes, moving violations, misdemeanors and some felonies. Any case in the state may be tried there, but its district covers all of Baltimore County. The court does not provide jury trials. No cameras, cell phones, food, drinks or electronic devices are allowed inside.
