Philadelphia municipal court first judicial district of pennsylvania

The following are a selection of popular links to the Philadelphia courts, Philadelphia City Council and legislative materials, and Philadelphia executive and administrative agencies.

The Philadelphia Courts, also known as the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania, are composed of two separate courts: the Court of Common Pleas and Municipal Court. The court's website provides a wealth of information, forms, policies, opinions, and more. A small selection of the available material is listed below.

The Philadelphia Courts: First Judicial District of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas (Trial, Family and Orphans' Court Divisions) and Municipal Court (Criminal, Civil and Traffic Divisions)

Civil Docket Access
Can search by party, company name, or case ID number.

Court Opinions
Search by court, issue date, topic, judge or party name.

Forms
Select forms for all divisions of the Philadelphia Courts

Philadelphia County Local Rules
Includes local court rules for civil, criminal, Orphans', family, and municipal courts.

Publications - Brochures & Manuals
Includes brochures and manuals for select programs and processes, including housing, mental health court, family matters, and small claims court.

A select number of Philadelphia agencies are listed below. To find more Philadelphia departments, agencies, and boards check out phila.gov.

Philadelphia agency regulations are not found in a print resource. Many Philadelphia agencies provide select regulations on their websites. If the agency's regulations are not found on its website, you may have to contact the agency.

Board of Ethics
Includes General Counsel Opinions from 2007 to present and Board Opinions from 2006 to present.

City of Philadelphia Property
Search property assessments and ownership information by address, block, owner or account.

Department of Licenses and Inspection
Find information about licenses, permits & certificates, zoning and appeals.

Department of Revenue
Tax forms, reports, publications and other information on water bills, payments and e-filing, and individual and business taxes.

Executive Orders
Mayor's Executive Orders from 1952 to present.

Tax Review Board
Site includes forms, select opinions, and regulations.

Categories

Philadelphia Municipal Court
Location	Philadelphia
Composition method	Partisanly elected and retained
Authorized by	Pennsylvania Constitution
Appeals to	Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas
Number of positions	28
Website	www.courts.phila.gov
President Judge
Currently	Hon. Patrick F. Dugan
Since	January 2019

The Philadelphia Municipal Court is a trial court of limited jurisdiction seated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It has 27 judges elected by the voters of Philadelphia.[1] The Municipal Court has three divisions: the Criminal Division, the Civil Division, and the Traffic Division.[1] Within the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania, it serves as a substitute for the magisterial district courts that serve the rest of the Commonwealth. It is a part of the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania.

The Criminal Division hears trials for misdemeanors and summary offenses.[1] It also hears preliminary matters in felony cases before they are transferred to the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. [1] The Criminal Division is seated at the Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice.[1]

The Civil Division has jurisdiction over small claims, landlord tenant evictions, and civil enforcement claims by the City of Philadelphia for violations of the Philadelphia Code. The maximum principal amount allowed to be filed for in most cases is $12,000.[2] However, the City of Philadelphia may seek up to $15,000 in delinquent real estate tax debt and up to $12,500 in other delinquent taxes or utilities debt. There is also no limit for landlord tenant evictions in cases that leave the landlord with back rent and damages.[1] The Civil Division is seated at the Widener Building at 1339 Chestnut Street (adjoining One South Broad).[1]

The Traffic Division of Municipal Court was established by Act 17 of 2013 of the Pennsylvania General Assembly which abolished the former Philadelphia Traffic Court and transferred its jurisdiction to the Municipal Court.[3] The Traffic Division is seated at the Traffic Court's former facilities at 800 Spring Garden Street, making it the only courthouse in Philadelphia outside Center City (at least by some definitions).[1]

See also[edit]

• Judiciary of Pennsylvania
• Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
• City court

External links[edit]

• Philadelphia Municipal Court Homepage

References[edit]

1. ^ a b c d e f g h "Municipal Court". The Philadelphia Courts, First Judicial District of Pennsylvania. Retrieved 2019-02-20.
2. ^ "Municipal Court - Civil Division @ The Philadelphia Courts - First Judicial District of Pennsylvania". www.courts.phila.gov.
3. ^ "Municipal Court - Traffic Division". Retrieved 18 January 2015. The Traffic Division of the Municipal Court adjudicates violations of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code arising in the City of Philadelphia. The Traffic Division of Municipal Court was established by Act 17 of 2013 of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, which abolished the former Philadelphia Traffic Court and transferred its jurisdiction to the Municipal Court.

Where is the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania?

What District court is Philadelphia PA?

How do I look up court cases in Philadelphia?

What is Municipal Court in PA?