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  Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania: Official Case Records of the Magisterial District Courts 

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

Forms pertaining to requests for official case records and confidential information that are referenced in the policy are available below and at the magisterial district courts.

  • Public Access Policy - Official Case Records of the Magisterial District Courts
  • Confidential Information Form
  • Request for Official Records
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    Electronic Case Records

    The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts is seeking comments on proposed amendments to the Electronic Case Record Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania. The deadline for receipt of public comments is March 5, 2012.


    In accordance with the Judicial Code, 42 Pa.C.S. §4301(b), the attached policy has been approved by the Supreme Court effective January 1, 2007.
    Financial Records

    On May 14, 2007, the Supreme Court adopted Rule 509 of the Rules of Judicial Administration. Effective July 1, 2007, 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.

    The Supreme Court amended Rule 509, effective January 1, 2009, to include the local court systems (judicial districts) within the rule’s scope and to require the establishment of a Web site for contract postings.

    A public access request form, fee schedule and other detailed information related to Rule 509 can be found via the links on this Web page.

    • Supreme Court Order
    • Rule of Judicial Administration 509
    • Rule of Judicial Administration 509 Web site - This Web site provides public access to search, view and print Unified Judicial System (UJS) contracts and purchase orders. The Web site displays summary information on purchase orders and contracts of $5000 or more that were executed on or after July 1, 2008.
    • AOPC Fee Schedule
      • Photocopying: 11+ pages - $0.15/Page
      • CD: $5.00 Each
      • Postage: Actual Cost
      • Other reasonable costs incurred by the AOPC for complying with requests may be charged.

    Fees schedules of the judicial districts may be obtained via the contact information for records managers listed below.