Public Record Policies

In accordance with the Judicial Code, 42 Pa.C.S. §4301(b), the Electronic Case Record Public Access policy of The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania was approved by the Supreme Court effective January 1, 2007, and subsequently amended effective January 1, 2013.

In 2007, the Supreme Court adopted Rule 509 of the Rules of Judicial Administration. Rule 509 establishes a systematic process for requesting and accessing state court system records that deal with the use of public funds, including the purchase of services, supplies or equipment. It was later amended to include the local court systems (judicial districts) within the rule’s scope and to require the establishment of a website for contract postings. In 2012, Rule 509 expanded the financial information available on the website to include annual appropriation, expenditure, personnel complement and annual compensation information for the Supreme, Superior and Commonwealth courts and the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania.

AOPC Fee Schedule

Note: Other reasonable costs incurred by the AOPC for complying with requests may be charged. To access fee schedules of the judicial districts, contact the appropriate district records manager from the Rule 509 contact sheet below.

In accordance with the Judicial Code, 42 Pa.C.S. § 4301(b), the following policy was approved by the Supreme Court effective July 1, 2010.