Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County Civil Operations
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County - Civil Division, Philadelphia City Hall, Broad & Market Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Mailing Address: Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County - Civil Operations, Philadelphia City Hall, Broad & Market Streets, Philadelphia, PA, 19107
Philadelphia County
General jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases, and generally handle cases that are beyond the jurisdiction of other courts., Criminal cases typically heard by Courts of Common Pleas include felonies and lesser-included offenses, General civil cla
Division:Contact Information:
Phone Number: 215-686-7000
Fax: 215-567-7328
Website: http://fjd.phila.gov/common-pleas/
Staff: Howland W. Abramson, Norman Ackerman (Senior Judge), Jacqueline F. Allen, Daniel J. Anders, Mark I Bernstein, Willis W. Berry, Jr., Gwendolyn N. Bright, Genece E. Brinkley, Glenn B. Bronson, Joan A. Brown, Ann M. Butchart, Sandy L.V. Byrd, Linda A. Carpen
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- How was I chosen? - Jurors are picked at random from lists of registered voters, people with driver's licenses, or those with state issued ID cards.
- What are the exemptions? Depending on local laws and specific court policies, exemptions MAY include persons over age 70, and those having recently served on a jury (usually within 1-3 years depending on county policy). In the state of Pennsylvania, there are possible exemptions for military, and families of murder victims. If any of these apply to you, contact the court to verify they observe the exemption.
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- Our FAQ page has general instructions on paying violations, or obtaining court documents or criminal records.
- The Public Access to Court Records (PACER) US website can help you find case and docket information.
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