2021 Court News
First Judicial District
NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of December 31st through January 7, 2022
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Administrative Order In Re: Detention or Incarceration of Juvenile Pursuant To Amendments of The Federal Juvenile Justice Reform Act
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of December 24th through December 31, 2021
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Notice: All courts will be closed on Friday, December 24, 2021 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 17th through December 24, 2021
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Administrative Governing Board Order In Re: Amendment of Phila.R.J.A. No. *401
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Notice To The Bar: Jury Demand Protocol For Felony Waiver & Major Non-jury Programs
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of December 10th through December 17, 2021
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Notice To The Bar: Non-Jury and Arbitration Appeal Programs
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Judicial Docket In Re: Reassignment of Judge Jennifer Schultz, A Judge of The Court of Common Pleas, Family Division to The Trial Division
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Judicial Docket In Re: Reassignment of Judge Stella M. Tsai, A Judge of The Court of Common Pleas, From Trial Division to Orphans Division
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Judicial Docket In Re: Reassignment of Judge Deborah Cianfrani, A Judge of The Court of Common Pleas, From Family Division to Trial Division
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of December 3rd through December 10, 2021
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Notice To The Bar: Judicial Assignment Schedule - Judge Only Bench Warrants
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FJD's Request Pursuant to Pa.R.J.A. 1952(B)(2)(m) to Temporarily Suspend or Modify Statewide Court Rules Regarding Utilization of Advanced Communication Technology - Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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General Court Regulation In Re: Amendment of Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Criminal Rules *122-1 and *122-8
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Municipal Court’s Request Pursuant to Pa.R.J.A. 1952(B)(2)(m) to Authorize the President Judge of the Municipal Court to Temporarily suspend Statewide Court Rules restricting the use of Advanced Communication Technology
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Administrative Order In Re: Extension of the Philadelphia Municipal Court Landlord Tenant Diversion Program
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Administrative Order In Re: Municipal Court Landlord Tenant Diversion Program Service of Writs of Possession - Completed Rental Assistance Applications
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of November 26th through December 3, 2021
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Notice: All courts will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 25-26, 2021 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
NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of November 19th through November 26, 2021
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Notice: All courts will be closed on Thursday, November 11, 2021 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
Administrative Order In Re: Suspension of State Rules Restricting ACT
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Administrative Order In Re: Expiration of Moratorium on Philadelphia Sheriff's Mortgage Foreclosure and Tax Sales
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of November 12th through November 19, 2021
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Notice To The Bar: Case Accelerated Resolution Program ("CARP") Extension
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Administrative Order In Re: Continued Use of Advanced Communication Technology
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of November 5th through November 12, 2021
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Municipal Court's Request Pursuant to Pa.R.J.A. 1952(B)(2)(m) to Authorize the President Judge of the Municipal Court to Temporarily suspend Statewide Court Rules restricting the use of Advanced Communication Technology
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Administrative Order In Re: Extension of the Municipal Court Landlord Tenant Diversion Program
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FJD's Request Pursuant to Pa.R.J.A. 1952(B)(2)(m) to Temporarily Suspend or Modify Statewide Court Rules Regarding Utilization of Advanced Communication Technology
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Order Granting in Part Municipal Court's Request Concerning the Landlord-Tenant Diversion Program
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of October 29th through November 5, 2021
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Municipal Court's Request Pursuant to Pa.R.J.A. 1952(B)(2)(s) to Authorize the Continuation of the Municipal Court Landlord-Tenant Diversion Program
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of October 22nd through October 29, 2021
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of October 15th through October 22, 2021
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Notice: All courts will be closed on Monday, October 11, 2021 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
Administrative Order In Re: Continued Use of Advanced Communication Technology
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of October 8th through October 15, 2021
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Notice To The Bar: Alternative Felony Disposition Program And Expedited (“X-Track)” Pilot Program
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Administrative Order In Re: Election Day Judicial Assignments, 2021 General Election - Tuesday, November 2, 2021
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Municipal Court's Request Pursuant to Pa.R.J.A. 1952(B)(2)(m) and (s) for an Emergency Order Authorizing the President Judge of the Municipal Court to Suspend the Operation of Pa.Rs.Crim.P. 600 and 1013 and any rule restricting the Use of Advanced Communication Technology
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FJD's Request Pursuant to Pa.R.J.A. 1952(B)(2)(m) to Temporarily Suspend or Modify Statewide Court Rules Regarding Utilization of Advanced Communication Technology
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of October 1st through October 8, 2021
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of September 24th through October 1, 2021
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Notice To The Bar: Case Accelerated Resolution Program (CARP) Update
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of September 17th through September 24, 2021
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of September 10th through September 17, 2021
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Administrative Docket In Re: Discontinuance of Residential Eviction Moratorium Pursuant to the Order of the Centers for Disease Control issued August 3, 2021
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Notice: All courts will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2021 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
Administrative Order In Re: Emergency Appointment of Substitute Court Magistrate
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Administrative Order In Re: Additional Emergency Appointment of Substitute Court Magistrates
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of September 3rd through September 10, 2021
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Administrative Order In Re: Extension of the Philadelphia Municipal Court Landlord Tenant Diversion Program
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AGB Administrative Order In Re: Partial Extension of Judicial Emergency
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of August 27th through September 3, 2021
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Municipal Court's Request Pursuant to Pa.R.J.A. 1952(B)(2)(m) and (s) for an Emergency Order Authorizing the President Judge of the Municipal Court to Suspend the Operation of Pa.Rs.Crim.P. 600 and 1013 and any rule restricting the Use of Advanced Communication Technology
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Court Of Common Pleas Request to Supreme Court Pursuant 1952 Petition to Temporarily Suspend or Modify Statewide Court Rules Regarding Prompt Trials and Utilization of Advanced Communication Technology
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of August 20th through August 27, 2021
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Order Granting in Part Municipal Court's Request Concerning the Landlord-Tenant Diversion Program
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Revised Protocols and Guidelines for Conducting In-Person Civil Jury Trials in City Hall During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Notice To The Bar: Felony Waiver Program Policies And Procedures - Effective Tuesday, September 7, 2021
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Notice To The Bar: Resumption of Proceedings for Bail Cases - Effective Tuesday, September 7, 2021
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Philadelphia Municipal Court's Request Pursuant to Pa.R.J.A. 1952(B)(2)(s) to Authorize the Continuation of the Philadelphia Municipal Court Landlord-Tenant Diversion Program
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Petition In Re: FJD's Request Pursuant to Pa.R.J.A. 1952(B)(2)(m) to Authorize Continued Temporary Suspension of Statewide Court Rules Regarding Prompt Trials and Utilization of Advanced Communication Technology
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of August 13th through August 20, 2021
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Administrative Order In Re: Completed Diversion/Rental Assistance Applications - Philadelphia Municipal Court Landlord Tenant Diversion Program And Notice of Writs of Possession
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of August 6th through August 13, 2021
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Administrative Docket In Re: Continuation of Residential Eviction Moratorium Pursuant to the Order of the Centers for Disease Control issued August 3, 2021
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Public Notice - RE: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
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Administrative Docket In Re: Municipal Court Landlord-Tenant Appeals Pending in the Court of Common Pleas
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of July 30th through August 6, 2021
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of July 23rd through July 30, 2021
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Notice To The Bar: Updated Protocol for the Compulsory Arbitration Program - Effective August 2, 2021
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of July 16th through July 23, 2021
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Revised Protocols and Guidelines for Conducting In-Person Civil Jury Trials in City Hall During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of July 9th through July 16, 2021
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Administrative Docket In Re: Extension of Residential Eviction Moratorium by the Centers for Disease Control
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Notice: All courts will be closed on Monday, July 5, 2021 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
NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of July 2nd through July 9, 2021
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Municipal Court's Request Pursuant to Pa.R.J.A. 1952(B)(2)(s) to Temporarily Authorize Continuation of the Philadelphia Municipal Court Landlord-Tenant Diversion Program
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Petition In Re: FJD's Request Pursuant to Pa.R.J.A. 1952(B)(2)(m) to Temporarily Suspend or Modify Statewide Court Rules Regarding Prompt Trials and Utilization of Advanced Communication Technology
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of June 25th through July 2, 2021
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Notice To The Bar: Updated Protocol for the Compulsory Arbitration Program - Effective Tuesday, July 6, 2021
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Notice To The Bar: Civil Judicial Assignment Chart - Effective Tuesday, July 6, 2021
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Notice To The Bar: Criminal Judicial Assignment Chart - Effective Tuesday, July 6, 2021
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Notice: All courts will be closed on Friday, June 18, 2021 in observance of JUNETEENTH, 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 June 18th through June 25, 2021
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of June 11th through June 18, 2021
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Notice To The Bar: Custody Accelerated Resolution Program (CARP) of 2021
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of June 4th through June 11, 2021
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Notice of Electronic Filing Service Interruption: Please be advised that access to the Philadelphia Court's Electronic Filing System is temporarily unavailable. We are working diligently to restore services. Please accept our sincere apologies for this interruption of electronic services.
First Judicial District
Notice: All courts will be closed on Monday, May 31, 2021 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
Administrative Order In Re: Further Procedures Regarding Moratorium on Philadelphia Sheriff’s Mortgage Foreclosure and Tax Sales
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of May 28th through June 4, 2021
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of May 21st through May 28, 2021
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Amended - Administrative Order In Re: Extension of Residential Eviction Moratorium and Exceptions Service of Writs and Alias Writs of Possession
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of May 14th through May 21, 2021
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Notice To The Bar: Updated Protocol for the Compulsory Arbitration Program, Notice of Virtual Arbitration Hearing
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of May 7th through May 14, 2021
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Administrative Order In Re: Moratorium on Philadelphia Sheriff’s Mortgage Foreclosure and Tax Sales
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of April 30th through May 7, 2021
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Administrative Docket In Re: Resumption of In-Person Proceedings and Availability of Hybrid Hearings
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of April 23rd through April 30, 2021
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of April 16th through April 23, 2021
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Administrative Order In Re: Election Day Judicial Assignments, 2021 Primary Election - Tuesday, May 18, 2021
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of April 9th through April 16, 2021
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Notice: All courts will be closed on Friday, April 2, 2021 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.
First Judicial District
Administrative Order In Re: Residential Eviction Moratorium and Exceptions. Service of Writs and Alias Writs of Possession
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of April 2nd through April 9, 2021
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Administrative Docket In Re: Extension of Residential Eviction Moratorium
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of March 26th through April 2, 2021
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Notice To The Bar: Honorable Gary S. Glazer assigned to the Trial Division – Civil – Major Jury Program
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Notice To The Bar: Honorable Nina Wright Padilla appointed Supervising Judge of the Trial Division – Commerce Program
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Notice To The Bar: Honorable Leon W. Tucker assigned to the Trial Division – Commerce Program
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Notice To The Bar: Honorable Lucretia C. Clemons duly appointed Supervising Judge of the Trial Division – Criminal Section
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Notice To The Bar: Civil, Criminal and Orphans’ Court Electronic Filing Systems Restored
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of March 19th through March 26, 2021
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Notice To The Bar: Updated Protocol for the Compulsory Arbitration Program
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On Saturday, March 13th http://www.courts.phila.gov/ will be down for a scheduled PECO power outage starting from 7:00 AM until 12:00 PM. All services will be restored after the maintenance.
First Judicial District
NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of March 12th through March 19, 2021
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of March 5th through March 12, 2021
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Notice To The Bar: Protocol for Discovery Motions Filed on or After March 15 2021
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Administrative Order In Re: Postponement of March 2, 2021 Mortgage Foreclosure Sales
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Administrative Order In Re: Procedure for May 4, 2021 Mortgage Foreclosure Sales
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Administrative Order In Re: Procedure for June 1, 2021 Mortgage Foreclosure Sales
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of February 26th through March 5, 2021
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Administrative Order In Re: Objections to Nomination Petitions – Primary Election, May 18, 2021
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Notice: All Philadelphia Courts and departments are open and operating on a normal schedule.
First Judicial District
Notice: All Courts and Offices of the Philadelphia Courts will be CLOSED Thursday, February 18, 2021 due to inclement weather conditions. All critical services are expected to remain operational.
First Judicial District
Notice: All Courts and offices of the Philadelphia Courts will be open tomorrow, February 19, 2021.
First Judicial District
Notice: Due to the dangerous weather conditions expected tomorrow 2/18/2021, all Courts and offices of the Philadelphia Courts will be closed. All critical services are expected to remain operational.
First Judicial District
NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of February 19th through February 26, 2021
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Notice: All courts will be closed on Monday, February 15, 2021 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 12th through February 19, 2021
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Notice To The Bar: Protocol for Settlement Conferences in Major Jury, Arbitration Appeal and Non-Jury Cases
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Notice: All Philadelphia Courts and departments are open and operating on a normal schedule.
First Judicial District
NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of February 5th through February 12, 2021
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Notice: All Courts and Offices of the Philadelphia Courts will be CLOSED Tuesday, February 2, 2021 due to inclement weather conditions. All critical services are expected to remain operational.
First Judicial District
Notice: All Courts and offices of the Philadelphia Courts will be open tomorrow, February 3, 2021.
First Judicial District
Notice: All Courts and Offices of the Philadelphia Courts will be CLOSED Monday, February 1, 2021 due to inclement weather conditions. All critical services are expected to remain operational.
First Judicial District
Notice: Due to the dangerous weather conditions expected tomorrow 2/2/2021, all Courts and offices of the Philadelphia Courts will be closed. All critical services are expected to remain operational
First Judicial District
Notice: Due to the dangerous weather conditions expected tomorrow 2/1/2021, all Courts and offices of the Philadelphia Courts will be closed. All critical services are expected to remain operational.
First Judicial District
Administrative Order In Re: Residential Eviction Moratorium and Exceptions. Service of Writs and Alias Writs of Possession
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Administrative Docket In Re: Extension of Residential Eviction Moratorium
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Administrative Order In Re: Further procedures regarding postponement of January and February Tax Sales
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Administrative Order In Re: Postponement of February 2, 2021 Mortgage Foreclosure Sales
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of January 29th through February 5, 2021
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of January 22nd through January 29, 2021
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Notice: All courts will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2021 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.
Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division - Civil
Notice To The Bar: Resumption of In-Person Jury Trials During the COVID-19 Judicial Emergency
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of January 15th through January 22, 2021
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NOTICE: View the EMERGENCY JUDGE ASSIGNMENT for the Week of January 8th through January 15, 2021
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