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The Supreme Court established a nine-member Historical Commission in 2023 with the purpose of preserving, and rediscovering, the rich history of the court.
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In Pennsylvania, you can typically access them through the county Clerk of Courts office or Prothonotaries office where the case was filed.
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The most common way to find information about a specific court case is by using our online case search to view the case docket sheet (a record of court actions and filings on a case providing a summary of the case status (name of the court, presiding judge, documents filed, hearings and other court activities). Or download our APP - PAeDocket - in the Apple Store or Google Play Store.
The docket sheet lists documents filed in a case but these documents canít be downloaded from the docket - documents and filings are only available through the county Clerk or Prothonotaries office where the case was filed.
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The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts will never place calls or send text messages to anyone soliciting payment by credit card, gift card, or any other means of electronic funds transfer for any reason.
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Read MoreThe Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has released its 2024 Annual Report, offering a comprehensive overview of the Court’s work over the past year. The report details activity across the Court’s various dockets and highlights a notable increase in the number of matters resolved compared to the previous year.
Read MorePa. Supreme Court Justice Daniel D. McCaffery today joined Northampton County Judge Jennifer Sletvold and numerous other dignitaries and staff at the Northampton County Courthouse to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the county’s Treatment Courts.
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In 2023, 67% of all new cases filed in Pennsylvania magisterial district courts were traffic-related. Magisterial district courts are the first level of the judicial system where magisterial district judges (MDJs) handle court cases and matters.
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