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2025
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PA Courts Release New Video for Black History Month
In recognition of Black History Month, the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) has released a short video tribute to the Black jurists who have served on Pennsylvania’s appellate courts.
The video, designed as a historical timeline, highlights the achievements and contributions of these trailblazers, recognizing their role in shaping the state’s judicial system....
February 11
Underage drinking offenses in Pennsylvania
Over the past five years, underage drinking offenses statewide totaled 33,714. In Pennsylvania, an underage drinking offense is issued to anyone under the age of 21 who is caught possessing, consuming, transporting, purchasing or attempting to purchase any alcoholic beverage. These numbers do not include driving under the influence offenses....
February 07
Commonwealth Court Appoints New Chief Legal Counsel
President Judge Renée Cohn Jubelirer has announced the appointment of Nolan B. Meeks, Esquire, to serve as Chief Legal Counsel to the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania. Mr. Meeks’ appointment was effective Jan. 17, 2025. ...
January 23
Pennsylvania Courts Launch Human Trafficking Campaign to Raise Awareness
Pennsylvania Courts are using a new social media campaign to educate Pennsylvanians about the signs and risk factors of the many forms human trafficking can take and the resources available for victims of human trafficking....
January 23
Pennsylvania Courts Focus Efforts to Combat Growing Behavioral Health Crisis
With the start of the new year, Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Kevin Dougherty and the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts are redoubling their efforts to combat the behavioral health crisis sweeping the nation and impacting Pennsylvanians and their families....
January 15
Human-trafficking awareness in Pennsylvania
January is Human-Trafficking Awareness Month and this month’s infographic highlights key court data related to human trafficking. Over the past five years, 1,235 human-trafficking offenses were filed on 366 cases....
January 10