Philadelphia county court of common pleas civil docket search

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The Office of Judicial Records - Civil serves the Court of Common Pleas Trial Division, Civil Section.

Online Court Resources

Resources for the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas - Office of Judicial Records - Civil as well as online resources applicable to courts generally in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, and resources applicable to all courts in Pennsylvania.

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Court of Common Pleas Case Records

Search Court of Common Pleas civil and criminal case records online. Search results include basic case information with links to docket sheets and court summaries. Some future docket events will be included. Some Philadelphia Municipal Court cases will be included when searching Philadelphia County.

Criminal Charge Information in Custody Cases

A call-in system allows parties in child custody cases to learn if anyone involved in the case has been charged with certain crimes. Registration is required, but is free of charge.

Dockets, calendars, and other information about court cases

Court of Common Pleas Calendars

Search Court of Common Pleas calendars online. Search results include basic case information with links to docket sheets and court summaries.

Published opinions and orders

Philadelphia Court Opinions

Search judicial opinions of Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas and Municipal Court by court type, date, topic, judge name, or party name.

Attorney General Opinions

View selected Pennsylvania Attorney General official opinions since 1994 by author and requesting agency. Full annual and multi-year volumes of opinions from earlier years may be downloaded.

Forms and related information

Philadelphia Court Forms and Instructions

View and download Philadelphia court forms including civil, criminal, expungement, domestic relations, Protection from Abuse (PFA), juvenile, Orphans' Court, probate, and Municipal Court. Instructions are provided for some forms. PFA orders are available in multiple languages.

Child Support Forms

View and download various forms for use in Pennsylvania child support actions.

Forms and Instructions

View and download various civil, criminal, expungement, landlord-tenant, record request, protection from abuse, Orphans' Court, dependency, delinquency, family law, and other forms for use in Court of Common Pleas and Magisterial District Court. Some form instructions are included.

Consumer Complaint Forms and Information

The Pennsylvania Attorney General offers online and printable consumer complaint forms and downloadable brochures for general consumer issues, seniors, health care, medicare fraud, insurance fraud, and veterans' issues.

Online Self-Help Forms

PALawHelp offers do-it-yourself forms and instructions organized by legal issue. Some forms may be completed online with an interactive interview process. Instructions and additional self-help resources are provided.

Online fine payments

Self help, legal research, general information

Philadelphia Foreclosure Help

The Philadelphia Sheriff's Office offers information about resources and special programs that can help homeowners avoid foreclosure.

Philadelphia Court Brochures and Guides

View and download brochures on Court of Common Pleas and Municipal Court topics, including procedure, housing, domestic relations, mental health court, juvenile, landlord-tenant, and small claims.

Philadelphia Criminal Procedure

The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office provides answers to frequently asked questions about general criminal procedure, Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD), hate crimes, private criminal complaints, child abuse, domestic violence, elder abuse, and sexual assault.

Philadelphia Law Library

Search the Alex Bonavitacola Law Library online catalog, or view information about its location, hours, and available materials.

Child Support Information

View information for parties paying and receiving child support, including application instructions, payment estimates, paternity establishment, a glossary of terms, answers to frequently asked questions, a handbook, and forms. Searches for payment and docket information require registration.

Problem Solving Court Information

View information about Drug, Juvenile Drug, DUI, Mental Health, and Veterans Courts. These are specialized divisions of Courts of Common Pleas that can set up treatment and supervision in lieu of incarceration for some non-violent offenders with substance abuse and mental health problems. Scroll down the page for links to each type of Problem Solving Court; information includes maps of court locations for each type of court, a list of program coordinators by county, and a list of all courts by type.

Court Rules

Search Pennsylvania Rules of Evidence, Rules of Civil Procedure (General and Orphans' Court), Rules of Criminal Procedure, Juvenile Rules, and Minor Court Civil Rules (Magisterial District Courts and Philadelphia Municipal Court) by keyword, or browse by table of contents. Court Rules are part the Pennsylvania Code, a compilation of administrative rules. Court Rules are found in titles 225 through 246, the last titles in the compilation.

Domestic Violence Resources

View information about domestic violence, find links to state and national resources, learn about domestic violence by topic or from a downloadable publication, and find local shelters and other domestic violence services by county.

Foreclosure Prevention Resources

View resources for preventing foreclosure in Pennsylvania, including local housing counseling agencies, emergency mortgage assistance, and a link to legal aid providers.

Glossary of Legal Terms

View a glossary of legal terms used in the Pennsylvania courts.

Guide to Pennsylvania Court System

View a guide to the court system in Pennsylvania, including how the courts are organized and what types of cases they hear. Answers to frequently asked questions and a downloadable brochure are provided.

Legal Information and Legal Resources

View legal information and resources by topic, including consumer, children and families, employment, health, housing, benefits, disability, education, elder law, immigrant and migrant issues, and veterans and military.

Mediation Information

View information about mediation, which can help parties resolve disputes without going to court. Click "Find a Mediator" to search for Pennsylvania mediators by specialty and county.

Official Pennsylvania Statutes, Laws, and Constitution

Search the official Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes by keyword or citation, or browse by table of contents. Search the Unconsolidated Statutes by keyword or act number, or browse by act name. Browse the Constitution by table of contents.

Pennsylvania Unofficial Statutes

Search the unofficial version of Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes by keyword or statute number, or browse by table of contents. Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes (P.S.) are an unofficial compilation of laws that have not been consolidated by the legislature into the official Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes.

Restoration of Driving Privileges and Vehicle Registration

View instructions and forms for restoration of driver's licenses and vehicle registration, from the Pennsylvania Department of Transporation.

Self-Representation

View information for parties representing themselves in Pennsylvania courts, including an introductory video and forms and instructions for custody, divorce, and protection from abuse cases.

Traffic and Motor Vehicle Information

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation offers information about traffic and motor vehicle laws, licensing, restoration of licenses, and other motor vehicle issues.

Legal aid, free services, lawyer referral

Philadelphia Elder Legal Assistance

The Elder Justice and Civil Resource Center provides seniors with information about the court system, referrals to legal services agencies, links to additional resources, and information about elder abuse.

Philadelphia Lawyer Referral

The Philadelphia Bar Association provides an online lawyer referral service by telephone or an online request form. An initial consultation for a nominal fee is available.

Philadelphia Public Defender

View information about the Defender Association of Philadelphia, which provides free legal representation for indigent defendants facing possible incarceration.

Philadelphia Victim Help

The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office Victim/Witness Services Unit provides case status notification, court accompaniment, referrals, and assistance with victim impact statements and applications for victims' compensation and restitution. Information about victims' rights, domestic violence, elder abuse, identity theft, child testimony, and lineups is also provided.

Southeastern Pennsylvania Women's Legal Help

The Women's Resource Center offers low-cost legal consultations with family law attorneys for issues including divorce, custody, and child support in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties.

Attorney Information and Status

Search for attorneys admitted to practice in Pennsylvania by name, attorney ID, city, and county. Results include attorney status and whether and attorney has been subject to discipline.

Complaints Against Attorneys

View instructions for filing a complaint against an attorney with the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. A link to the complaint form is included.

Complaints Against Judges

View information on filing a complaint against a Pennsylvania judge with the Judicial Conduct Board. A link to the complaint form is included.

Consumer Protection

The Pennsylvania Attorney General's Public Protection Division offers information about its services, including legal action based on complaints, the Bureau of Consumer Protection and its mediated restitution program, a specialized Health Care Section, and the Office of Consumer Advocate. The Bureau of Consumer Protection provides an online complaint form.

Find Criminal Defense Attorneys

The Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers offers an online directory search and links to criminal justice information.

Find Free Legal Assistance

Search for providers of free legal services by location and legal issue, or view a directory of providers in alphabetical order.

Free Legal Help Locations

View a list of Pennsylvania legal services providers, including contact information and links to their websites. Search for resources by keyword and topic, Search for local agencies with an interactive map.

Lawyer Referral Services

The Pennsylvania Bar Association offers a lawyer referral service by telephone, which includes an initial consultation with a lawyer for a nominal fee. A list of local lawyer referral services by county is also provided..

Senior Citizens Legal Assistance

View information about legal assistance available to elder Pennsylvania residents.

How do I look up a civil court case in PA?

Search and view individual court case information (including docket sheets)—for free—please go to the UJS web portal. Search, view and print Unified Judicial System (UJS) contract summaries, detailed expenditure data, monthly salary and annual compensation reports.

How do I find my pa court dockets?

Finding public court information is easier than ever with the launch of PAeDocket - a free app that provides a quick and simple search of court cases or dockets. Users can search by case number, participant name, organization name, offense tracking number, police incident or complaint number or state ID number.

How do I find someone's court records?

There are three ways to look at court records: Go to the courthouse and ask to look at paper records. Go to the courthouse and look at electronic court records. If your court offers it, look at electronic records over the internet.

What cases are heard in Common Pleas court?

A common pleas court has legal authority over adult felony criminal cases, bigger civil cases, and all other cases not handled by another, more specialized court.