News

Pennsylvania Supreme Court to Hold Oral Argument Session in Harrisburg

November 12, 2026

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania will hold oral argument sessions on Tues., Nov. 17 and Weds., Nov. 18 in the Supreme Court courtroom in the Capitol building, beginning at 9:30 a.m. each day. 

Audio links to listen to the live sessions are below. As a reminder, the use of audio for publication purposes is prohibited. The list of cases the Court is scheduled to hear during oral argument can be viewed here, along with the session calendar. 

Tues., Nov. 17: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcEwfbrZ45E 

Wed., Nov. 18: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTDs-uHEZR4 

Seating in the courtroom is available on a first-come-first served basis. 

The use of any electronic or recording devices, including cell phones, cameras, laptops and smart watches, is prohibited inside the courtroom. 

The Court is pleased to recognize winners of the Court's Flat Judge and Essay Contests for their outstanding creativity and artistic achievement. Please join us in congratulating these talented participants as we celebrate their success. 

As the highest Court in the commonwealth and the oldest appellate court in the nation, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court is the definitive interpreter of Pennsylvania’s Constitution and laws. The Court has full administrative authority over all aspects of Pennsylvania’s judicial system and may also hear cases involving issues of immediate public importance arising in any court in the commonwealth. 

To learn more about the work and role of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, as well as the rest of the state’s judiciary, a detailed civics education toolkit is available here. 

More information about the Pennsylvania Courts is also available on its website, Facebook, X, Instagram and Threads. 

### 

Media Contact: Olivia Antonucci, 609-238-5182