Official Court Access — Philadelphia
Philadelphia Public Court Records Search
Start with the state judiciary’s online case search for Philadelphia dockets; use the local clerk if a file is not online.
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Locate and view Philadelphia court case records and dockets quickly.
State judiciary online case search focused on Philadelphia matters.
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Best first step
Use the state judiciary’s online case search for Philadelphia cases.
Often searchable online
Docket summaries, case numbers, hearing dates, basic case status.
Often requires clerk/courthouse
Filed pleadings, exhibits, older case files, certified copies.
Official court-record access in Philadelphia
| Official Path | Best For | How to Access | What You May Find |
|---|---|---|---|
| State judiciary online case search (Philadelphia) | Quick docket lookup across Philadelphia trial courts. | Open the public search and select Philadelphia or filter by location. | Docket entries, case numbers, parties, hearing dates. |
| Philadelphia trial courts public terminals | On-site docket viewing and case index when online results are limited. | Use the courthouse records terminals during public hours. | Local dockets, calendars, basic register information. |
| Clerk of court records counter | File pulls, certified copies, and document requests. | Request records in person or as directed by the clerk’s office. | Filed documents, orders, judgments, certifications. |
| State appellate docket access | Appeals connected to Philadelphia trial-court cases. | Search the state appellate public docket by party or case number. | Appellate docket entries, opinions, dispositions. |
Philadelphia court-records access — quick help
How do I limit an online search to Philadelphia cases?
In the state judiciary search, choose the Philadelphia location or the relevant Philadelphia court and search by name or case number.
The docket appears online but documents are missing. What should I do?
Contact the clerk’s records counter or visit courthouse terminals to request the file and view or copy available documents.
How can I get a certified copy of a Philadelphia court record?
Ask the clerk of court for certification when requesting the record and follow the clerk’s submission instructions.