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On Wed., Feb. 19 at 11 a.m., Judge Jessica Brewbaker will oversee the graduation of four participants from TOMS Court at the Cumberland County Courthouse in Courtroom #1.

“We are so excited for the 18th commencement ceremony of TOMS Court and our four amazing graduates. We have seen each of them change their lives and become the awesome people they were always meant to be! We look forward to celebrating their successes,” said Judge Brewbaker....

February 18

On Tues., Feb. 18 at 9:30 a.m., President Judge Maria Musti-Cook will oversee the joint ceremony celebrating the graduation of 16 participants from York County Wellness Courts at the Strand Capital, 50 North George Street....

February 14

Franklin County Common Pleas Judge Todd Sponseller celebrated Valentine’s Day by presiding over a series of wedding ceremonies, helping 12 couples tie the knot over the course of the day. ...

February 14

Today, Berks County Magisterial District Judge Eric Taylor is continuing what has become a heartfelt tradition in his Reading courtroom. On Valentines Day, Judge Taylor clears his regular docket and dedicates the entire day to officiating wedding ceremonies....

February 14

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

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

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 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

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

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