Luzerne County Central Court
Filing information for Luzerne County Central Court in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Part of the Luzerne County small claims court system.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$12,000
Courthouse Details
Luzerne County Central Court
77 Water Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Area Served
Cases should be filed in the Magisterial District Court where the defendant lives or where the cause of action arose. Central Court serves as a primary contact point.
How to File at Luzerne County Central Court
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
Ready to take action?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideFor statewide rules, see the full Pennsylvania small claims court guide →