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The Commonwealth Court is one of Pennsylvania's two statewide intermediate appellate courts. This court, which was established in 1968, is unlike any other state court in the nation. Its jurisdiction generally is limited to legal matters involving state and local government and regulatory agencies. Litigation typically focuses on such subjects as banking, insurance and utility regulation and laws affecting taxation, land use, elections, labor practices and workers compensation. Commonwealth Court also acts as a court of original jurisdiction, or a trial court, when lawsuits are filed by or against the Commonwealth.
The Commonwealth Court is made up of nine judges who serve 10-year terms. The president judge is chosen by his or her colleagues for a five-year term. The court generally decides cases in three-judge panels and sits in Philadelphia, Harrisburg and Pittsburgh.
About the Court
Conducting Business with the Court
- Commonwealth Court Opinions
- Docket Sheets
- 2012 Sessions Calendar
- Selected postings related to the Petition for Appointment of a Receiver for the City of Harrisburg, No. 569 M.D. 2011
- Election Court
- Copies and Fees
- Internal Operating Procedures
- Amendment to Commonwealth Court Internal Operating Procedures 414, 211, 123, 126, 201, 221, 223, 242, 243, 291, 311, 321, 331 and 442
- 210 Pa Code Chapter 67
- Amendment to Commonwealth Court Internal Operating Procedure 501
- Reliance Insurance Docket
- Statistical Reports
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