Frequently Asked Questions
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Adult Probation
Probation vs. Parole, Intermediate Punishment, ARD, probation/parole guidelines, firearms guidelines, payment of fines & costs
Assessment
Chester County Assessment - Tax Questions, Assessment Questions, Millage Calculation, etc.
Conservation District / Soil Conservation
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
CISM Frequently Asked Questions
Coroner
Coroner's office procedures, policies, etc.
District Attorney
Bad checks, non-receipt, filing charges, victim's rights/procedures, PFA (Protection From Abuse) Orders, Police issues,
filing criminal charges, record expungement, contacting local police.
Domestic Relations
Intake Unit, Conference Unit, Master Hearing Unit, Enforcement Support Staff, Enforcement Unit
Firearms Permits
Download permit application, police information, general procedure questions.
Human Services
Questions regarding various aspects of Chester County Human Services.
Jury Service
Juror Frequently Asked Questions
Open Space
Frequently asked questions concerning Chester County's open space programs.
Parks & Recreation
Parks F.A.Q.
Recorder of Deeds
Recorder of Deeds General Office Information, Recording and Filing Documents, Deeds, Mortgages, Subdivision Plans, Taxes, Property & Building Information,
Historical Information, Recording Military Discharges, Recording Septic Plans, Finding the UPI
Register of Wills / Clerk of the Orphans' Court
General Questions, Wills, Orphans' Court, & Marriage License F.A.Q.
Treasurer
Fishing/Hunting/Dog Licenses, Hotel Tax, Tax Payment, etc.