Private Criminal Cases
What you need to know about submitting a private criminal case
Anyone can submit a criminal case with the court, even if there is not a police report. These are called private criminal complaints. Most private criminal complaints involve disagreements between family members or neighbors. Common examples include assault, bad checks, and theft.
To submit a private criminal case, go to the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Private Criminal Complaint Unit.
1425 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
For more information, please call 215-686-9848.
Call 215-686-7000 for general court information.
Contact
Business Hours
- Monday-Friday: 8am - 5pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
