There are 617 Courts in Pennsylvania, serving a population of 12,790,505 people in an area of 44,732 square miles. There is 1 Court per 20,730 people, and 1 Court per 72 square miles.
The state of Pennsylvania is ranked 23rd in Courts per capita, and 6th in Courts per square mile.
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Pennsylvania Appellate Courts
Court Name: Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
Number of Judges: 9
Court Name: Pennsylvania Superior Court
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
Number of Judges: 23
Court Name: Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
Number of Judges: 7
| Court Name | Source of Authority | Geographic Jurisdiction | Number of Judges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas | Constitution | County | 449 |
| Pennsylvania Magisterial District Judge Court | Constitution | District/Circuit | 554 |
| Philadelphia Municipal Court | Constitution | County | 25 |
| Court Type | Geographic Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Drug Courts | Local |
| Mental Health Courts | Local |
| Veterans Courts | Local |
| Convicted Felons Disqualified | Yes |
| English Required | Yes |
| Residency Requirement | County Resident: 0 Days, State Resident: 0 Days |
| Minimum Age | 18 |
| Time Since Prior Jury Service | 3 years |