First Judicial District's Elder Justice & Civil Resource Center
The Elder Justice & Civil Resource Center (the “Center”) is a court-operated resource center located in City Hall. The Center provides assistance for all Philadelphians in civil court matters, with a focus on serving individuals 60 and older and self represented litigants. Managed by the First Judicial District Office of Judicial Records, Civil Division, the Center offers the following assistance:
- Provides information on court processes and procedures
- Refers seniors and self-represented litigants to legal service providers and services
- Connects individuals with volunteer attorney and law student programs that provide legal advice and consultations (by appointment only and subject to availability)
- Guides beginners through Civil and Orphans’ Court e-filing systems
- Assists newly appointed guardians with annual and inventory report filing
- Shares forms and information on topics of interest to elders and self-represented litigants
Information
- Probate Guide – Provided by Philadelphia VIP
- Making Changes to a Deed – Provided by Philadelphia VIP
- Finding Out if You Have a Tangled Title Problem - Provided by Philadelphia VIP [English] [Spanish]
Protecting Seniors at Risk
- Basics of Elder Abuse
- Preventing Scams and Reporting Abuse
- Warning Signs and How to Talk to a Loved One
Community Resources
- Center for Advocacy for the Rights & Interests of the Elderly [CARIE]
- Senior Law Center [SLC]
- Philadelphia Corporation for Aging [PCA]
- Community Legal Services [CLS]
- Philadelphia Legal Assistance [PLA]
- Philadelphia Bar Association [PBA]
- Mayor's Commission on Aging
- Jenkins Law Library
- Philadelphia VIP
Statewide Resources
If you are a Pennsylvania Attorney in good standing and are interested in volunteering with the Elder Justice & Civil Resource Center please call 215-686-7027 or email elderresource@courts.phila.gov for more information.
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Business Hours
- Monday-Friday: 9:30am to 4:30pm
Contact
- Elder Justice & Civil Resource Center
- Room 278 City Hall Philadelphia, PA 19107
- (215) 686-7027
- (215) 686-7055
- elderresource@courts.phila.gov
- http://www.courts.phila.gov/ejc
The First Judicial District (FJD) of Pennsylvania is composed of two courts which make up the Philadelphia County Court System: the Court of Common Pleas and Municipal Court.
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