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.

2018 Court News

  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of December 23, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

    Notice: All courts will be closed on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 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 21, 2018 through December 28, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of December 16, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of December 14, 2018 through December 21, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of December 9, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of December 7, 2018 through December 14, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of December 2, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

    Drug and Specimen Collection Services RFP & Drug Screening Testing Services RFP Vendor's Questions and Answers ("Q&A").

    On October 10, 2018, the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania ("FJD") released the two above solicitations for which all qualified organizations were hereby invited to submit a respective bid response in accordance with the terms and conditions of each RFP.

    Please be aware that although each RFP is independent, the resulting services are complimentary components to each other within the project and accordingly, all questions raised against either RFP have been compiled into one official Question and Answer ("Q&A") document as hereby attached.

    As a result of the delayed release of the official Q&A, please be advised that the deadline for these two (2) bid responses has been extended to THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2018, BY 3:00 P.M. Late proposals will not be considered regardless of the reason.

    All other terms and conditions of the above RFPs shall remain in full force and effect.

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  • Court of Common Pleas, Orphans' Court Division

    Administrative Order No. 01 of 2018 In re: Deferment of Legacy Incapacitated Cases

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of November 30, 2018 through December 7, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of November 23, 2018 through November 30, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of November 25, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

    Notice: All courts will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 22-23, 2018 in observance of Thanksgiving 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

    Due to the inclement weather conditions all courts will be closing today at 3pm. All critical court services are expected to remain operational. The decision to close any court in session will be made by the presiding judge or appointing authority.

  • Municipal Court

    Due to weather conditions, Municipal Court’s juvenile non-traffic summary list been cancelled for 3:30 p.m., November 15, 2018. Notification regarding the new court date will be mailed to parents and legal guardians at the address provided on the citation. Parents may also contact Municipal Court at (215) 683-7275.

  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of November 16, 2018 through November 23, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    Request for Proposal (RFP): Drug and Specimen Collection Services - Due to a delay in release of the official Question & Answer statement related to the Drug and Specimen Collection Services RFP and the Drug Screening Tests Services RFP, please be advised that the proposal deadlines are being extended. The new deadlines will be announced upon release of the Q & A allowing ample time to finalize your proposals. All other terms and conditions of the RFPs remain the same.

  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of November 11, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

    Invitation to Bid (ITB): Interior/Exterior Door Signage. This project is temporarily suspended as we are re-evaluating our needs for this ITB. Updates will be posted on the internet page and will also be distributed to vendors. Additionally, a new ITB will be released.

  • First Judicial District

    Notice: All courts will be closed on Monday, November 12, 2018 in observance of VETERANS 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 November 9, 2018 through November 16, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    Request for Proposal for the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania's ("FJD's") Camera, Wireless Panic Button & WiFi Project ("CPW Project"). Vendor's Questions and Answers ("Q &A")

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of November 4, 2018.

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  • Court of Common Pleas, Orphans' Court Division

    NOTICE: The Revised Manual for Guardians of Incapacitated Persons is available containing information on Guardian Fiduciary Duties and the Guardianship Tracking System (GTS), as well as the new fillable forms for Inventory, Annual Reports, Consent of Guardian, Guardian Address Confirmation, and Notice of Filing.

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of November 2, 2018 through November 9, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of October 28, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of October 26, 2018 through November 2, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    Request for Proposal for the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania's ("FJD's") Camera, Wireless Panic Button & WiFi Project: Due to the delay in the posting of the Q&A the deadline for proposals has been extended. The FJD anticipates the publication of the official Q&A document shortly, and upon it being published, a new deadline for proposals will be announced. All other terms and conditions of the original RFP remain.

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of October 21, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of October 19, 2018 through October 26, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of October 14, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of October 12, 2018 through October 19, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    Request for Proposal (RFP): Drug and Specimen Collection Services

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  • First Judicial District

    Request for Proposal (RFP) : Drug Screening Tests Services

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  • First Judicial District

    Joint Administrative Order No 08 of 2018 In re: Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Criminal Rule No. 910 Probation Detainer and Violation Procedure; and Philadelphia Municipal Court Criminal Rule No. 910 Probation Detainer and Violation Procedure.

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  • First Judicial District

    ADMINISTRATIVE GOVERNING BOARD Administrative Order No 02 of 2018 In re: Amendment Philadelphia Criminal Rule *528. Ten Percent (10%) Deposit of Bail

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  • Court of Common Pleas

    President Judge Administrative Order No. 04 of 2018 In re: ELECTION DAY JUDICIAL ASSIGNMENTS 2018 General Election - Tuesday, November 6, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of October 7, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

    Notice: All courts will be closed on Monday, October 8, 2018 in observance of COLUMBUS 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 October 5, 2018 through October 12, 2018

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  • Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division - Civil

    Updated Approved Surety List Effective 5/1/18 ‐ 4/30/19

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of September 30, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of September 28, 2018 through October 5, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    Request for Proposal for the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania's ("FJD's") Camera, Wireless Panic Button & WiFi Project ("CPW Project")

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of September 23, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of September 21, 2018 through September 28, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of September 16, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of September 14, 2018 through September 21, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    Request for Proposal (RFP) for Interpreter Agency to Provide Language and Sign Interpreting Services. Vendor's Questions and Answers ("Q &A") The deadline for responses to the Court Interpreter Agency and Sign Interpreting Services RFP has been extended to September 19, 2018 by 3:00 p.m. All other terms and conditions of the RFP remain the same.

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of September 9, 2018.

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  • Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division

    Administrative Docket No. 06 of 2018 In re: Adoption of Philadelphia Rule of Judicial Administration No. *5005

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  • Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division

    Administrative Docket No. 07 of 2018 In re: Amendment of Philadelphia Criminal Rule *588

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  • Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division

    General Court Regulation No. 01 of 2018 In re: Proceedings Seeking Forfeiture of Assets

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of September 7, 2018 through September 14, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

    Notice: All courts will be closed on Monday, September 3, 2018 in observance of LABOR 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

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of September 2, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of August 31, 2018 through September 7, 2018.

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  • Court of Common Pleas, Orphans' Court Division

    Notice to the Bar RE: GUARDIANS OF INCAPACITATED PERSONS - Inventories, Annual Reports and Final Reports

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  • First Judicial District

    2018 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

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  • First Judicial District

    Request for Proposal (RFP) for Interpreter Agency to Provide Language and Sign Interpreting Services. Due to the multitude of questions asked, the FJD is continuing to compile answers to all vendors' questions posed, and therefore has decided to postpone the due date for proposals. The new deadline for submission of proposals will be posted on the official Q&A document once completed.

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of August 26, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

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

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of August 24, 2018 through August 31, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    Request for Proposal (RFP) for Inclusion Training Services Contract Vendor's Questions and Answers ("Q &A")

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of August 19, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of August 17, 2018 through August 24, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of August 10, 2018 through August 17, 2018

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  • Municipal Court

    Municipal Court - Civil Division closed today due to power outage in the Widener Bldg. Emergency petitions can be filed in Room 296 City Hall.

  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of August 12, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of August 05, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

    Request for Proposal (RFP) for Interpreter Agency to Provide Language and Sign Interpreting Services

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of August 2, 2018 through August 10, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    Request for Proposal (RFP) for Inclusion Training Services Contract

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  • Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division - Civil

    NOTICE TO THE BAR - 2019 PCCP Asbestos Litigation Schedule

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of July 29, 2018.

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  • Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division

    Administrative Docket No. 05 of 2018 In re: Diversified Community Services and Unity in the Community

  • Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division

    Administrative Docket No. 05 of 2018 In re: Diversified Community Services and Unity in the Community

  • Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division

    Administrative Docket No. 05 of 2018 In re: Diversified Community Services and Unity in the Community Expungement Clinic Fee Waivers

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of July 27, 2018 through August 3, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    The Court will be performing system maintenance beginning 7/25/18 at 9pm & ending on 7/26/18 at 5am. The Orphans', CP-Civil & Criminal E-Filing systems, eDiscovery, online dockets, judgment/name searches, document purchase & eSubpoena systems will be unavailable during this time.

  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of July 22, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of July 20, 2018 through July 27, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    Request for Proposal (RFP) for Electronic Tracking Services and Equipment for Family Court Division Vendors questions and answers.

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of July 15, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of July 13, 2018 through July 20, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of July 8, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of July 6, 2018 through July 13, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    Notice: All courts will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in observance of INDEPENDENCE 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

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of July 1, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

    ADMINISTRATIVE GOVERNING BOARD - Administrative Order No 01 of 2017 In re: Court-Appointed Counsel, Investigative and Expert Witness Payment Orders and Vouchers to be used for court-appointments made on and after July 1, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of June 29, 2018 through July 6, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    Request for Proposal (RFP) for Electronic Tracking Services and Equipment for Family Court Division

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  • Officel of Judicial

    Notice- The Office of Judicial Records will not be able to process passport applications from June 25, 2018 through June 29, 2018. Click for more details and alternate Passport processing locations.

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  • First Judicial District

    Request for Proposal (RFP) for Workstation and Other Office Furniture Project VENDOR'S QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ("Q&A"). Please note that the deadline for Bid Response has been extended to July 11, 2018 by 3:00 p.m.

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of June 24, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of June 22, 2018 through June 29,, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of June 17, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of June 15, 2018 through June 22,, 2018

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  • Court of Common Pleas, Orphans' Court Division

    Notice to the Bar - RE: GUARDIANS OF INCAPACITATED PERSONS AND MINORS

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of June 10, 2018.

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  • Office of Judicial Records-Civil

    Notice to the Bar: OFFICE OF JUDICIAL RECORDS, CIVIL FILING CENTER HOURS OF OPERATION

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of June 8, 2018 through June 15,, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of June 3, 2018.

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  • Philadelphia Municipal Court

    Administrative Order No. 01 of 2018 In re: Rescission of Municipal Court Civil Rule 128. Fees

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  • First Judicial District

    Request for Proposal (RFP) for Workstation and Other Office Furniture Project

    Due to an anticipated delay in release of the Official Question and Answer Statement for this solicitation, the First Judicial District’s Workstation and Other Office Furniture bid deadline is being extended and the new deadline will be announced upon release of the Q&A. Please be assured that ample time will be provided for all interested vendors to review the Q&A and finalize their bid responses.

    In addition to above and supplemental to the original stacking plans that were incorporated into the RFP, the architect has advised that CAD drawings will be available upon an interested party’s full execution of a CAD Transfer Agreement. Please contact GSarsale@NELSONonline.com as soon as possible to process any requests. Please be aware that successful receipt and/or timely delivery of the CAD drawings is the exclusive responsibility of the requestor and the architect. The FJD assumes no liability and/or obligation to this facet and all other terms and conditions of the FJD’s RFP documents remain in full force and effect.

    Thank you for your interest in this project.

    Attached are the scalable pdf copies of Attachment 1 for better viewing

    You are invited to submit a proposal for the attached Request for Proposal ("RFP") for the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania’s ("FJD"s) Workstation and Other Office Furniture Project relative to the relocation of the FJD’s Adult Probation and Parole Department and Pretrial Services Division to 714 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA and other FJD furniture replacement needs. Please refer to the attached RFP for all pertinent details.

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of June 1, 2018 through June 8,, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    Request for Proposal (RFP) for Workstation and Other Office Furniture Project

  • First Judicial District

    Request for Proposal (RFP) for Workstation and Other Office Furniture Project

  • First Judicial District

    Request for Proposal (RFP) for Workstation and Other Office Furniture Project

  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of May 27, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of May 25, 2018 through June 1,, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    Notice: All courts will be closed on Monday, May 28, 2018 in observance of MEMORIAL 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

    Invitation to Bid for Drug Testing Instruments and Supplies for the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania Family Court vendors questions and answers.

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  • First Judicial District

    Request for Proposal (RFP) for Workstation and Other Office Furniture Project. Notice: The deadline for questions for the RFP for Workstation and Other Furniture Project relative to FJD’s Adult Probation & Parole Department move to 714 Market Street has been extended to Thursday, May 24, 2018. In the event the deadline for RFP responses is extended, it will be announced with the formal posting of the Q & A.

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of May 18, 2018 through May 25, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    Request for Proposal (RFP) for Workstation and Other Office Furniture Project. Notice: It has come to our attention that some of the information originally published may not be readable. Attached are the scalable pdf copies of Attachment 1 for better viewing

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of May 20, 2018.

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  • Philadelphia Municipal Court

    President Judge General Court Regulation No. 01-2018 In re: Renumbering and amendment of Philadelphia Municipal Court Criminal Rule 550, and adoption of Rule 210 and Rule 513.

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  • Court of Common Pleas

    President Judge Administrative Order No. 03 of 2018 In re: Designation of Indicting Grand Jury Judges

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  • Philadelphia Municipal Court - Traffic Division

    Administrative Order No. 01 of 2018 In re: Amendment of Municipal Court Traffic Division Local Rule 454

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  • First Judicial District

    Request for Proposal (RFP) for Workstation and Other Office Furniture Project

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of May 13, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of May 11, 2018 through May 18, 2018

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  • Philadelphia Municipal Court - Traffic Division

    Administrative Order In re: Administrative Order No. 01 of 2017 Philadelphia Municipal Court Traffic Division Public Access Policy

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  • First Judicial District

    ADMINISTRATIVE GOVERNING BOARD - Administrative Order No 02 of 2017 In re: Amendment of Phila.R.J.A. Nos. *401, *402 and *403

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  • First Judicial District

    Invitation to Bid for Drug Testing Instruments and Supplies for the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania Family Court

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  • First Judicial District

    First Judicial District Juror Participation Initiative Report

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of May 6, 2018.

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  • Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division - Civil

    NOTICE TO THE BAR - Reinforcement of the requirement to electronically file civil case management conference memoranda and correspondence

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  • Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division - Civil

    ASBESTOS LITIGATION 2019 Trial Grouping Order

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of May 4, 2018 through May 11, 2018

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  • Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division - Civil

    Administrative Docket No. 03 of 2018 In re: March 14, 2018 Order regarding Healthcare Providers Insurance Exchange (HPIX)

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of April 29, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of April 27, 2018 through May 4, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of April 22, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

    CLE Course: 2018 Bi-Annual Civil Mental Health CLE Registration and Agenda. Wednesday, April 25, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of April 20, 2018 through April 27, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of April 15, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of April 13, 2018 through April 20, 2018

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  • Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division - Civil

    RE: Civil Trial Division Motion/Petition Assignment Matrix Effective April 2, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of April 8, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

    PHILADELPHIA SAFE RETURN - A Philadelphia Community Collaboration Giving Adults The Opportunity To Address Certain Warrants By An Expedited Hearing Process And You Are Likely To Go Home The Same Day

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of April 6, 2018 through April 13, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of April 1, 2018.

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  • Philadelphia Municipal Court - Traffic Division

    Notice: Effective Monday April 2, 2018, The Municipal Court Traffic Division Will Be Open To The Public From 8:30 A.M. Through 6:30 P.M. (Monday through Friday)

  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of March 30, 2018 through April 6, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    Notice: All courts will be closed on Friday, March 30, 2018 in observance of GOOD FRIDAY, 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.

  • Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division - Civil

    Administrative Docket No. 04 of 2018 In re: Access Insurance Company

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of March 25, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

    Special Weather Advisory: At this time all Courts and Offices of the Philadelphia Courts will be opening tomorrow Thursday, March 22, 2018, on a two hour delay

  • First Judicial District

    Special Weather Advisory: All Jurors please report for Jury Service at 10:15 AM

  • First Judicial District

    Special Weather Advisory: All Courts and Offices of the Philadelphia Courts will be CLOSED Wednesday, March 21, 2018 due to dangerous weather conditions expected tonight and tomorrow. 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

    If you are scheduled for Jury Duty on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 do NOT report for service. You will be rescheduled to serve at a later date. All critical Court services are expected to remain operational.

  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of March 23, 2018 through March 30, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of March 18, 2018.

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  • Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division - Civil

    Administrative Docket No. 03 of 2018 In re: Healthcare Providers Insurance Exchange (HPIX)

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of March 16, 2018 through March 23, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    CLE Course: Elder Justice Resource Center Volunteer Attorney Training Program: Mortgage Foreclosure and Real Estate Tax Lien Foreclosure. Friday, April 6, 2018. 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of March 11, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

    All Courthouses and Offices will be Open and operating on a normal schedule on Thursday, March 8, 2018.

  • First Judicial

    If you are scheduled for Jury Duty on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 do NOT report for service. You will be rescheduled to serve at a later date. All critical Court services are expected to remain operational.

  • First Judicial District

    Special Weather Advisory: All Courts and Offices of the Philadelphia Courts will be CLOSED Wednesday, March 7, 2018 due to dangerous weather conditions expected tomorrow. 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 9, 2018 through March 16, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of March 4, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of March 2, 2018 through March 9, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of February 25, 2018.

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  • Court of Common Pleas

    President Judge Administrative Order No. 02 of 2018 In re: ELECTION DAY JUDICIAL ASSIGNMENTS 2018 Primary Election - Tuesday, May 15, 2018.

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  • Court of Common Pleas

    President Judge Administrative Order No. 01 of 2018 In re: Objections to Nomination Petitions - Primary Election, May 15, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of February 23, 2018 through March 2, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of February 18, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

    Notice: All courts will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2018 in observance of PRESIDENTS' 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 February 16, 2018 through February 23, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of February 11, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of February 9, 2018 through February 16, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    Invitation to Bid (ITB) Solar Window Shades for Judicial Chambers Offices, and Administrative Offices Vendors questions and answers. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE DEADLINE FOR THE ABOVE REFERENCED ITB HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2018, BY 3:00 P.M. EXCEPT THOSE MODIFICATIONS STATED HEREIN, ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE ITB SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.

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  • Office of Judicial Records-Civil

    Notice to the Bar: The Discovery Court list of Thursday, February 8, 2018 has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 15, 2018 at 9:00 am in room 253 City Hall, Philadelphia Pa. 19107.

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  • First Judicial District

    On Thursday, February 8th, the City will host a parade in honor of our Super Bowl Champions, the Philadelphia Eagles. Due to transportation issues and the large number of attendees expected, it has been decided to close all Courts & Offices of the Philadelphia Courts. If you are scheduled for Jury Duty on Thursday, February 8, 2018 do NOT report for service. You will be rescheduled to serve at a later date. All critical Court services are expected to remain operational.

  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of February 4, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of February 2, 2018 through February 9, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of January 28, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of January 26, 2018 through February 2, 2018

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  • Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division - Civil

    Administrative Docket No. 02 of 2018 In re: Philadelphia Water Liens Filed pursuant to the Municipal Claim and Tax Lien Act ("MCTLA"), 53 P.S. §§ 7101-7505

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of January 21, 2018.

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  • Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division

    Administrative Docket No. 01-2018 In re: Rescission of Philadelphia Criminal Rule 576 (f) and (h)(1) to (3)

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  • First Judicial District

    NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of January 19, 2018 through January 26, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of January 14, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

    Notice: All courts will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2018 in observance of MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. 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 January 12, 2018 through January 19, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    Due to the expected inclement weather conditions all courts will be closing today at 2pm. 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. The decision to close any court in session will be made by the presiding judge or appointing authority.

  • First Judicial District

    Due to the deteriorating weather conditions all courts will be closing today at noon. All critical court services are expected to remain operational.

  • Philadelphia Municipal Court

    CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENT - Due to dangerous weather conditions, Municipal Court's diversion program class has been cancelled for Saturday, January 6, 2018 in the Stout Center for Criminal Justice, 1301 Filbert Street. Participants should appear in Court on their scheduled status date to enroll for the next available class.

  • First Judicial District

    View the Judicial Schedules for the week of January 7, 2018.

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  • First Judicial District

    If you are scheduled for Jury Duty on Friday, January 5, 2018 do NOT report for service. The Courts are closed. You will be rescheduled to serve at a later date.

  • First Judicial District

    Special Weather Advisory: All Courts and Offices of the Philadelphia Courts will be CLOSED Friday, January 5, 2018 due to dangerous weather conditions expected tomorrow. 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 January 5, 2018 through January 12, 2018

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  • First Judicial District

    Invitation to Bid (ITB) Solar Window Shades for Judicial Chambers Offices, and Administrative Offices

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