Strategic Plan 2026-2029

Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas: Mission, Vision, and Values 

Our Mission:

Providing fair, efficient, and trusted justice by upholding the law and protecting the community we serve.

 

Our Vision:

We strive to be the justice system that sets the standard by strengthening community trust, ensuring equitable and transparent court services, and supporting employee growth.

 

Our Values:


  • Empathy: We understand and honor individual circumstances with care
  • Integrity: We uphold transparency, accountability, and ethics in all we do
  • Growth: We foster continuous learning and professional development
  • Collaboration: We work across roles and departments to serve the whole
  • Respect: We treat everyone with dignity and fairness
  • Innovation: We embrace new ideas and adapt to meet needs.

 

 

Three Core Focus Areas for 2026-2029

Strategic Priority 1: Leadership Excellence & Staff Development

Build a unified, values-driven culture through ongoing leadership and professional development that strengthens decision-making and organizational alignment

 

  • Goal 1: Establish a unified staff and leadership development framework
  • Goal 2: Implement a performance alignment and evaluation system

 

Strategic Priority 2: Community Engagement & Education

Enhance the court’s relationship with the community by offering outreach and education opportunities that increase awareness of court services and support public understanding.

 

  • Goal 3: Assess and strengthen existing outreach efforts
  • Goal 4: Design and implement targeted outreach initiatives

 

Strategic Priority 3: Onboarding & Knowledge Preservation

Strengthen the court’s long-term effectiveness by developing consistent onboarding practices and systems that preserve institutional knowledge and equip staff and judges for success in their roles.

 

  • Goal 5: Establish a court-wide mentoring and transition support framework
  • Goal 6: Build a sustainable knowledge preservation system
  • Goal 7: Strengthen HR integration for organizational alignment