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The Pennsylvania court system is structured like a pyramid with the Supreme Court at the top.

Minor Courts Courts of Common Pleas Commonwealth Court Superior Court Supreme Court pyramid
Supreme Court
Superior Court
Commonwealth Court
Courts of Common Pleas
Minor Courts
Supreme Court
7 Justices
Superior Court
15 Judges
Commonwealth Court
9 Judges
Courts of Common Pleas
462 Judges
Minor Courts
502 Judges
Magisterial District Courts
27 Judges
Philadelphia Municipal Court
Judicial Pyramid