Notice: The Traffic Division's primary telephone number has been changed to 215-686-1676, effective January 23, 2025. To contact a Call Service Representative, please call 215-686-1676.

2017 Court News

  • Court of Common Pleas

    President Judge General Court Regulation No. 2006-04 In re: President Judge General Court Regulation No. 2006-04: Rescission of Phila. R.J.A. 5000.5

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of December 24, 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    Notice: All courts will be closed on Monday, December 25, 2017 in observance of CHRISTMAS 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.

  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of December 22, 2017 through December 29, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    Joint Administrative Order No. 5 of 2017 In re: Taxicab Medallion Loan Case Management Program

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of December 17, 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of December 15, 2017 through December 22, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of December 10, 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of December 8, 2017 through December 15, 2017

    Read More
  • Court of Common Pleas, Orphans' Court Division

    Administrative Order No. 01 of 2017 Re: Amendment to Phila. O.C. Rule 4.7.A

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of December 3, 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of December 1, 2017 through December 8, 2017

    Read More
  • Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division-Civil

    Administrative Docket No. 04 of 2017 In re: Philadelphia Rule of Judicial Administration No. *1900

    Read More
  • Court of Common Pleas, Orphans' Division

    The Clerk of the Orphans' Court revised Filing Fee Schedule for 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of November 26, 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    ADMINISTRATIVE GOVERNING BOARD - Administrative Order No 02 of 2017 In re: Rescission of the Public Access Policy of the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania adopted October 15, 2012, and Adoption of Phila.R.J.A. Nos. *401, *402 and *403

    Read More
  • Philadelphia Municipal Court - Traffic Division

    Administrative Order No. 01 of 2017 Re: In Re: Adoption of Philadelphia Rule of Judicial Administration No. *404. Philadelphia Municipal Court Traffic Division Public Access Policy

    Read More
  • Court of Common Pleas, Office of Judicial Records - Civil

    NOTICE OF FEE INCREASE: RE: ACTS 40 AND 44 OF 2017 - CHANGES IN EXISTING JCS/ATJ/CJEA/OAG FEE

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of November 24, 2017 through December 1, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    Notice: All courts will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 23-24, 2017 in observance of Thanksgiving Day, except Municipal Court's Arraignment Court, Bail Acceptance and the filing of Emergency Protection from Abuse Petitions at the Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice, 1301 Filbert St.

  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of November 19, 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    Request for applications (RFA) for Certified Spanish Interpreter Contract Position Questions and Answers

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of November 17, 2017 through November 24, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of November 12, 2017.

    Read More
  • Municipal Court

    President Judge General Court Regulation No. 01-2017 In re: Amendment of Philadelphia Municipal Court Civil Rule 109. Contents of Complaints

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    Notice: All courts will be closed on Friday, November 10, 2017 in observance of VETERANS DAY, except Municipal Court's Arraignment Court, Bail Acceptance and the filing of Emergency Protection from Abuse Petition at the Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice, 1301 Filbert St.

  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of November 10, 2017 through November 17, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of November 05, 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of November 3, 2017 through November 10, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of October 29, 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of October 27, 2017 through November 3, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of October 22, 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    Request for applications (RFA) for Certified Spanish Interpreter Contract Position

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of October 20, 2017 through October 27, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of October 15 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of October 13, 2017 through October 20, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    CLE Course: Elder Justice Resource Center Volunteer Attorney Training Program: Volunteer Attorney Training Program:

  • First Judicial District

    CLE Course: Elder Justice Resource Center Volunteer Attorney Training Program: Volunteer Attorney Training Program:

  • First Judicial District

    CLE Course: Elder Justice Resource Center Volunteer Attorney Training Program: Volunteer Attorney Training Program:

  • First Judicial District

    CLE Course: Elder Justice Resource Center Volunteer Attorney Training Program: Volunteer Attorney Training Program: Elder Abuse and Financial Exploitation & Ejectments. Thursday, November 2, 2017. 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    CLE Course: Elder Justice Resource Center Volunteer Attorney Training Program: Volunteer Attorney Training Program:

  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of October 8 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    Notice: All courts will be closed on Monday, October 9, 2017 in observance of COLUMBUS DAY, except Municipal Court's Arraignment Court, Bail Acceptance and the filing of Emergency Protection from Abuse Petitions at the Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice, 1301 Filbert St.

  • Court of Common Pleas

    President Judge Administrative Order No. 04 of 2017 ELECTION DAY JUDICIAL ASSIGNMENTS 2017 General Election - Tuesday, November 7, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of October 1, 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of September 29, 2017 through October 6, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of September 24, 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of September 22, 2017 through September 29, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    ADMINISTRATIVE GOVERNING BOARD - Administrative Order No 1 of 2017 Amended In re: First Judicial District of Pennsylvania Court-Appointed Counsel, Investigative and Expert Witness Fee Schedule

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of September 17, 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of September 15, 2017 through September 22, 2017

    Read More
  • Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division-Civil

    Administrative Docket No. 03 of 2017 In re: Service of Petitions Filed Pursuant to the Municipal Claims and Tax Liens Act

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of September 10, 2017.

    Read More
  • Court of Common Pleas, Orphans' Court Division

    Notice to the Bar - RE: Corporate Fiduciaries List Updated. The following institutions have been approved to act as Corporate Fiduciaries under Phila. O.C. Rule 5.16D for 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of September 8, 2017 through September 15, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of September 3, 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    Notice: All courts will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2017 in observance of LABOR DAY, except Municipal Court's Arraignment Court, Bail Acceptance and the filing of Emergency Protection from Abuse Petitions at the Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice, 1301 Filbert St.

  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of September 1, 2017 through September 8, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    2017 Roll of Honor For Pro Bono Service - Nominations are now being accepted. Click here to visit the Roll of Honor for Pro Bono Service website with links to the criteria and Log Form

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of August 27, 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of August 25, 2017 through September 1, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of August 20, 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of August 18, 2017 through August 25, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of August 13, 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of August 11, 2017 through August 18, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    Public Notice - RE: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.

    Read More
  • Court of Common Pleas

    NOTICE TO THE BAR - Date of birth information

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of August 6, 2017.

    Read More
  • Court of Common Pleas, Family Division - Domestic Relations

    August is Child Support Awareness Month - The Philadelphia Family Court's Child Support Enforcement program provides a variety of services. including parent locate, paternity establishment, support order establishment, and court order enforcement to help families obtain necessary financial support for their children.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of August 4, 2017 through August 11, 2017

    Read More
  • Court of Common Pleas, Family Division - Domestic Relations

    August is Child Support Awareness Month - The Philadelphia Family Court's Child Support Enforcement program provides a variety of services. including parent locate, paternity establishment, support order establishment, and

  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of July 30, 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of July 28, 2017 through August 4, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of July 23, 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    Request for Proposal (RFP) Mental Health Hearing Site - Upon further consideration, the FJD has elected to extend the bid proposal deadline for this solicitation until Friday, July 28th, 2017 at 3pm for any/all additional vendors who would like to submit bids. All terms and conditions in the RFP and Q&A documents remain unchanged.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of July 21, 2017 through July 28, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of July 16, 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    Request for Proposal (RFP) Integrated Voice Response (IVR) provider. VENDOR'S QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ("Q&A")

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of July 14, 2017 through July 21, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    Notice to the Bar - RE: Special Committee of Board of Judges-Selection of Interim District Attorney

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of July 9, 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of July 7, 2017 through July 14, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    Notice: All courts will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in observance of INDEPENDENCE DAY, except Municipal Court's Arraignment Court and the filing of Emergency Protection from Abuse Petitions at the Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice, 1301 Filbert St.

  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of July 2, 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of June 30, 2017 through July 7, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    ADMINISTRATIVE GOVERNING BOARD - Administrative Order No 1 of 2017 In re: First Judicial District of Pennsylvania Court-Appointed Counsel, Investigative and Expert Witness Fee Schedule

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of June 25, 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of June 23, 2017 through June 30, 2017

    Read More
  • Court of Common Pleas, Orphans' Court Division

    Notice to the Bar - RE: Corporate Fiduciaries List Updated. The following institutions have been approved to act as Corporate Fiduciaries under Phila. O.C.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of June 18, 2017.

    Read More
  • Court of Common Pleas

    President Judge General Court Regulation No. 2017-02 In re: Adoption of Philadelphia Rules of Judicial Administration *101, *4007 and *4008

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of June 16, 2017 through June 23, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of June 11, 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    The Philadelphia Courts are asking its citizens to take a short (1-2 minute) survey regarding Jury Service.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of June 9, 2017 through June 16, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: Integrated Voice Response (IVR) proposal deadline extended. Dear Prospective Vendor, Due to a delay in release of the official Question & Answer statement related to the Integrated Voice Response System (IVR) RFP, please be advised that the proposal deadline is being extended. The new deadline will be announced upon release of the Q & A allowing ample time to finalize your proposals. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of June 4, 2017.

    Read More
  • Court of Common Pleas

    Open Conciliation Conferences List In Re: Joint General Court Regulation No. 2008-01 Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Diversion Program June 6, 2017 Sheriff Sale

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    CLE Course: Elder Justice Resource Center Volunteer Attorney Training Program: Landlord-Tenant Appeals & Mental Health Issues. Wednesday, June 7, 2017. 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of June 2, 2017 through June 9, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    Several online systems will be unavailable all-day Sunday (5/28/17) while schedule maintenance is performed. The outage will include the Criminal, Civil & Orphans' Court E-Filing Systems, eSubpoena System (CP Civil), eDiscovery System (Criminal), Online Document Purchase (CP Civil) and the iFJD App for iphone & Android.

  • First Judicial District

    Notice: All courts will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2017 in observance of MEMORIAL DAY, except Municipal Court's Arraignment Court and the filing of Emergency Protection from Abuse Petitions at the Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justiceter, 1301 Filbert St.

  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of May 28, 2017.

    Read More
  • Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division - Civil

    ORDER regarding Case Number #170400137 Sprague ET AL vs Williams

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of May 26, 2017 through June 2, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of May 21, 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of May 19, 2017 through May 26, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    Several online systems will be unavailable all-day Sunday (5/21/17) while schedule maintenance is performed. The outage will include the Criminal, Civil & Orphans' Court E-Filing Systems, eSubpoena System (CP Civil), eDiscovery System (Criminal), Online Document Purchase (CP Civil) and the iFJD App for iphone & Android.

  • First Judicial District

    Several online systems will be unavailable all-day Sunday (5/21/17) while schedule maintenance is performed.

  • First Judicial District

    Request for Proposal (RFP) Integrated Voice Response (IVR) provider

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of May 14, 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    The City of Philadelphia will be performing network maintenance tonight Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 9 PM and lasting up to 4 hours in duration. During this time users may experience intermittent or complete network connectivity loss to the Court's website. This includes docket access, E-Filing Systems, Document Purchase System, eDiscovery and eSubpoena. We apologize for any inconvenience, and thank you for your patience.

  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of May 12, 2017 through May 19, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    CLE Course: Elder Justice Resource Center Volunteer Attorney Training Program: Landlord-Tenant Appeals & Mental Health Issues. Wednesday, June 7, 2017. 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of May 07, 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of May 05, 2017 through May 12, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of April 30, 2017.

    Read More
  • Court of Common Pleas

    Open Conciliation Conferences List In Re: Joint General Court Regulation No. 2008-01 Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Diversion Program May 2, 2017 Sheriff Sale

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of April 28, 2017 through May 5, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of April 23, 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of April 21, 2017 through April 28, 2017

    Read More
  • Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division - Civil

    ASBESTOS LITIGATION 2018 Trial Grouping Order

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of April 16, 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    FJD in the News: FJD, Justice Partners Team Up to Bring Criminal Justice Reform to Philadelphia

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    Notice: All courts will be closed on Friday, April 14, 2017 in observance of GOOD FRIDAY, except Municipal Court's Arraignment Court and the filing of Emergency Protection from Abuse Petitions at the Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice, 1301 Filbert St.

  • First Judicial District

    We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our general phone number at 215 686-7000. We are working on resolving this problem as quickly as possible and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of April 14, 2017 through April 21, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    FJD in the News: FJD Seeks to Eliminate Courthouse Intimidation with New Cellphone Restrictions

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of April 09, 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    Request for Proposal (RFP) Mental Health Hearing Site Vendor's Questions and Answers ("Q&A") UPDATED

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of April 7, 2017 through April 14, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of April 02, 2017.

    Read More
  • Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division-Civil

    Administrative Docket No. 02 of 2017 In re: IFA Insurance Company

    Read More
  • Court of Common Pleas

    Open Conciliation Conferences List In Re: Joint General Court Regulation No. 2008-01 Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Diversion Program April 4, 2017 Sheriff Sale

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of March 31, 2017 through April 7, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of March 26, 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of March 24, 2017 through March 31, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    Joint Administrative Order No. 4 of 2017 In re: Banning Use of Cellular Telephones And Audio Devices From The Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Center For Criminal Justice

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of March 19, 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    If you are a Juror who was scheduled for jury duty on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, you will receive a new date to report via US mail.

  • Court of Common Pleas

    President Judge Administrative Order No. 2017-02 In re: Order Extending Deadline for filing Objections to Nomination Petitions.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    Request for Proposal (RFP) Mental Health Hearing Site

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    Special Weather Advisory: Due to the severe weather prediction for Tuesday, March 14th, all courts and offices of the Philadelphia courts will be closed. All critical Court services are expected to remain operational. Municipal Court Preliminary Arraignment Court, Bail Acceptance, Emergency Protection From Abuse, and the Warrant Unit will remain open.

  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of March 17, 2017 through March 24, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of March 12, 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    Notice to Jurors: The eJuror system is being updated and is currently unavailable. Please mail your completed questionnaire to the court. The eJuror system will be back online after the maintenance is completed.

  • Court of Common Pleas, Orphans' Court Division

    Notice to the Bar - RE: Corporate Fiduciaries List Updated. The following institutions have been approved to act as Corporate Fiduciaries under Phila. O.C. Rule 5.16D for 2017.

    Read More
  • Court of Common Pleas

    President Judge Administrative Order No. 2017-03 In re: ELECTION DAY JUDICIAL ASSIGNMENTS 2017 Primary Election - Tuesday, May 16, 2017

    Read More
  • Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division

    Administrative Order No. 01 of 2017 In re: Amendment of Philadelphia Civil Rule *1008 regarding Philadelphia Municipal Court Appeals as Supersedeas

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of March 10, 2017 through March 17, 2017

    Read More
  • Court of Common Pleas

    President Judge Administrative Order No. 2017-02 In re: Objections to Nomination Petitions - Primary Election, May 16, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of March 5, 2017.

    Read More
  • Court of Common Pleas

    Open Conciliation Conferences List In Re: Joint General Court Regulation No. 2008-01 Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Diversion Program March 7, 2017 Sheriff Sale

    Read More
  • Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division - Civil

    Update to the Mass Tort Master Docket and Liaison Counsel list

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of March 3, 2017 through March 10, 2017

    Read More
  • Court of Common Pleas

    President Judge General Court Regulation No. 2017-01 In re: Rescission of Phila. Civ. R. *212.2 Sanctions for Failure to Settle

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of February 26, 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NEWS RELEASE: FJD Partners with Yondr to Implement New Cellphone and Audio Device Restrictions at Stout Criminal Justice Center

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of February 24, 2017 through March 3, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    Notice: All courts will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2017 in observance of PRESIDENTS' DAY, except Municipal Court's Arraignment Court and the filing of Emergency Protection from Abuse Petitions at the Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice, 1301 Filbert St.

  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of February 19, 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of February 17, 2017 through February 24, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    Maintenance will be performed on the court's efiling system from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. on Monday, 2/13/17. During this time users will be unable to access the CP-Civil, Orphans' & Criminal efiling systems. Online docket access, name & judgment searches will also be unavailable. Thanks you for your patience.

  • Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division - Civil, Office of Judicial Records

    Discovery Court - Please be advised the Discovery Court list of Thursday, February 9, 2017, has been rescheduled to Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 9:00 am in Room 253, City Hall, Philadelphia, PA 19107.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    CLE Course: Elder Justice Resource Center Volunteer Attorney Training Program.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of February 12, 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    Special Weather Advisory: All Courts and Offices of the Philadelphia Courts will be CLOSED Thursday, February 9, 2017 due to weather emergency. All critical Court services are expected to remain operational. Municipal Court Preliminary Arraignment Court, Bail Acceptance, Emergency Protection From Abuse, and the Warrant Unit will remain open.

  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of February 10, 2017 through February 17, 2017

    Read More
  • Court of Common Pleas

    President Judge Administrative Order No. 2017-01 In re: Special Election for the 197th Legislative District To Be Held: Tuesday, March 21, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of February 5, 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of February 03, 2017 through February 10, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of January 29, 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    Notice: FJD's Elder Justice Resource Center to Work with Temple University Beasley School of Law to Provide Free Legal Assistance to Seniors

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of January 27, 2017 through February 3, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    All Courthouses and Offices will be Open and operating on a normal schedule during President Trump's visit to Philadelphia on Thursday, January 26, 2017.

  • First Judicial District

    Request for Proposal (RFP) for City Hall Courtroom Sound Systems Vendor's Questions and Answers ("Q&A")

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of January 22, 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of January 20, 2017 through January 27, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    Notice: All courts will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2017 in observance of MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY, except Municipal Court's Arraignment Court and the filing of Emergency Protection from Abuse Petitions at the Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice, 1301 Filbert St.

  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of January 15, 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    Due to scheduled maintenance beginning at 10pm on Friday, January 13, 2017 until 10pm, Saturday, January 14, 2017 users may experience intermittent connectivity issues with this site. This includes but is not limited to the eFiling Systems (Criminal, CP-Civil & Orphans'), Criminal eDiscovery, CP-Civil Online docket & Judgment Searches, and CP- Civil Document & Subpoena Purchase.

  • Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division

    Amendment to General Court Regulation No. 2013-01 In re: Mass Tort Protocols

    Read More
  • Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division - Civil

    Updated Trial Division - Civil Judicial Assignment Chart - Effective Monday, January 9, 2017

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of January 13, 2017 through January 20, 2017

    Read More
  • Court of Common Pleas

    Open Conciliation Conferences List In Re: Joint General Court Regulation No. 2008-01 Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Diversion Program January 10, 2017 Sheriff Sale

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of January 8, 2017.

    Read More
  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of January 6, 2017 through January 13, 2017

    Read More

Court News Archives

Documents in Adobe PDF format.

The latest version of the Adobe Acrobat Reader software is required to view, print and search PDF documents.

Please download this free software from the Adobe Acrobat Web site.

Please note that the Philadelphia Courts does not provide Technical Support for Acrobat Reader Software. For technical support, please contact Adobe.

Contact

Business Hours

  • Monday-Friday: 8am to 5pm
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed