Prothonotary report

Prothonotary Kayla M. Semmel released the statistical report of activities for her office for the months of October and November 2022.

October report

For October there were 346 cases started in August with the following breakdown: Civil actions, 30; custody, 12; DJ appeal, 6; divorce, 15; ejectment, 1; license appeal, 2; mortgage foreclosures, 9; mandamus, 1; protection from abuse, 29; quiet title, 2; CT appointment, 1; judgments, 184; Stip/waiv liens, 5; custody modifications, 11; miscellaneous, 4; tax sale, 5; PFSVI, 3; writs, 26.

A total of 38 passport applications were processed in October. In addition, a total of 19 renewal applicants sought assistance from the office; and 40 photos were taken. Passports are by appointment and pictures can now be taken in the office.

Total income generated was $35,182.55; prothonotary fees, $28,420.03; custody/divorce fees, $2,137.50; data processing fees, $4,311.94; interest income, $207.08; PFA surcharge sheriff, $25; and stenographer fess, $81.

In addition to the above fees, the office remitted to the county for the remote access fund for remote access fees of $1,500, remitted to the state department of revenue (fees collected on new cases) $4,070.29; and automation fund $1,135, which money collected for future automation and improvements to the office.

Sales tax money turned over to the state for tax on passport photos, $34.

November report

For November there were 420 cases started with the following breakdown: Civil actions, 26; assessment appeal, 6; custody, 14; DJ appeal, 5; divorce, 13; ejectment, 2; license appeal, 3; mortgage foreclosures, 13; protection from abuse, 22; quiet title, 5; declaratory judgment, 1; judgments, 285; Stip/waiv liens, 1; custody modifications, 10; miscellaneous, 2; tax sale, 3; protection of victims of sexual violence or intimidation, 1; mental health, 1; and writs, 8.

A total of 41 passport applications were processed in November. In addition, a total of 20 renewal applicants sought assistance from the office; and 42 photos were taken. Passports are by appointment and pictures can now be taken in the office.

Total income generated was $36,879.24; prothonotary fees, $28,637.65; custody/divorce fees, $2,100; data processing fees, $45,558.40; interest income, $94.19; PFA surcharge sheriff, $225; PFA surcharge courts, $225; and stenographer fess, $39.

In addition to the above fees, the office remitted to the county for the remote access fund for remote access fees of $1,500, remitted to the state department of revenue (fees collected on new cases) $5,585.29; and automation fund $1,555, which money collected for future automation and improvements to the office.

Sales tax money turned over to the state for tax on passport photos, $23.80.