Notice: All courts will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2024 in observance of INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY, except Municipal Court's Arraignment Court, Bail Acceptance and the filing of Emergency Protection from Abuse Petitions at the Stout Center for Criminal Justice, 1301 Filbert St.
CP-CIVIL, CRIMINAL AND ORPHANS' COURT E-FILING SYSTEM SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
The Electronic Filing System will be unavailable Saturday (10/19/24) from 7:00 a.m. thru Sunday (10/20/24) 7:00 p.m. while scheduled maintenance is performed. This will include filing, docket access and the eSubpoena system.
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Court Services and Information

ADA Policy

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodations to file a claim, participate in a court proceeding, or use any service provided by The First Judicial District of Pennsylvania.

Passport Office

Passports filings are accepted by the Office of Judicial Records.

Language Rights

If you are a named party in a case or a witness, victim, or person in loco parentis, you have the right to an interpreter at no cost to you.

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The Center

The Elder Justice & Civil Resource Center ("The Center") is a court-based resource center for seniors located at City Hall.