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June 22, 2023

New Interactive Magisterial District Court Map

Together with the Pennsylvania State Data Center, the Pennsylvania Courts have created a new interactive tool to help the public find information related to the Magisterial District Courts. The Interactive Magisterial District Court Map clearly lays out the boundaries of all of Pennsylvania's 509...
Courts
September 29, 2022

PA Courts' Infographic: Pennsylvania Court Interpreters – Removing Language Barriers

The Pennsylvania Courts recently released a new infographic highlighting the courts’ efforts to remove language barriers through the use of interpreters. In 2021, the courts facilitated over 36,000 interpreter requests. The majority of the requests were for Spanish interpreters, but the court...
Courts
August 16, 2022

PA Courts' Infographic: Beware of School Zone Safety and Traffic Citations

September is coming soon. With that in mind, the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) has published their newest infographic: Back-to-School is just around the corner -- Beware of school zone safety and traffic citations . This infographic presents "key data and demographics about...
Courts
June 21, 2022

Jury Duty in Pennsylvania

The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania has published a new infographic called Jury Duty in Pennsylvania - What You Need to Know . It explains when juries are used and who is eligible to serve on a jury. With a simple, straightforward break-down, the infographic clarifies the differences...
Courts
May 19, 2022

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court Celebrates its 300th Anniversary

Happy Birthday to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court! The Pennsylvania Supreme Court was established in 1722 through the Judiciary Act and is celebrating its 300th anniversary. This Court is not only the highest court in Pennsylvania, but also the oldest appellate court in the country. To commemorate...
Courts
May 11, 2021

Philadelphia Court's Coronavirus Information

With everything changing so quickly related to the pandemic, make sure to check out the Philadelphia Court's Coronavirus Information page . This site provides information on Court operations during the pandemic and offers a complete list of relevant orders. See, for example, Administrative Docket...
Courts
April 27, 2021

Case Search: Docket Searching on The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania Web Portal

The Administrative Office of the Pennsylvania Courts is working on a multi-year project to update the Unified Judicial System Web Portal . The goal is to streamline the experience for users. They have simplified navigation and consolidated docket sheet and case calendar information into one easy to...
Courts
March 25, 2021

PA Courts Roll Out News & Updates Subscription Feature

Earlier this year, the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) launched a new subscription feature that allows attorneys, members of the public, and the media to sign up for email updates on court news and information. According to a February 17th press release , the new feature is...
Courts
December 17, 2020

Unified Judicial System: Understanding the Courts

Need help to understand the basic structure of the Pennsylvania Court System? Check out the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania's video, Pennsylvania Justice: Understanding the Courts . This video uses graphics and examples to explain the differences between the Magisterial District Courts, the...
Courts
August 13, 2019

New Privacy Measures at the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Federal Court

Earlier this summer, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania issued a standing order regarding the possession and use of electronic devices in the courthouse . This order specifically addresses the use of cameras and other recording devices, including cell phones,...