Superior Court of Pennsylvania
GPTKB entity
Properties (58)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instanceOf |
School District
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| gptkbp:administrativeDivision |
gptkb:Administrative_Office_of_Pennsylvania_Courts
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| gptkbp:appeal |
gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_Pennsylvania
gptkb:Court_of_Common_Pleas 30 days from the date of the order Requires notice of appeal |
| gptkbp:caseTypes |
Civil cases
Criminal cases Family law cases Juvenile cases Handles a variety of case types Orphans' court cases |
| gptkbp:commander |
Currently vacant
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| gptkbp:communityOutreach |
Engages in community outreach programs
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| gptkbp:court |
Maintains court records
Judges appointed by the Governor Utilizes technology for case management Operates independently from other branches of government Typically open Monday to Friday Court rules are publicly accessible Fees may apply for certain services Holds sessions in various counties Maintains public court dockets Multiple court locations across the state Publishes various legal publications Subject to changes by the court Ensures accessibility for individuals with disabilities Pennsylvania_Rules_of_Appellate_Procedure |
| gptkbp:decidedBy |
binding on lower courts
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| gptkbp:educational_programs |
Requires continuing education for judges
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| gptkbp:established |
1895
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| gptkbp:filingCountry |
Varies by case type
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| gptkbp:hasAuthorityOver |
gptkb:State_of_Pennsylvania
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| gptkbp:hasCharacter |
Requires_passing_the_Pennsylvania_Bar_Exam
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Philadelphia,_Pennsylvania
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| gptkbp:historicalEvent |
Has a rich history since establishment
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Superior Court of Pennsylvania
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| gptkbp:isPublishedIn |
gptkb:Pennsylvania_Superior_Court_Reports
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| gptkbp:judges |
elected
Handles appeals from lower courts. Adheres to strict ethical standards Follows judicial conduct rules Conducts judicial review of lower court decisions |
| gptkbp:jurisdiction |
gptkb:Pennsylvania
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| gptkbp:legalStatus |
Refers to legal aid organizations
Employs court clerks Provides legal research resources Parties may represent themselves or hire an attorney |
| gptkbp:location |
Multiple_locations_in_Pennsylvania
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| gptkbp:mediaCoverage |
Offers mediation services
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| gptkbp:notableFeature |
Tracks case statistics
Managed by the court's administration |
| gptkbp:numberOfStudents |
15
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| gptkbp:precedent |
Establishes legal precedent
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| gptkbp:publicAccess |
Open to the public
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| gptkbp:publications |
Annual reports
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| gptkbp:regulatoryCompliance |
Maintains court security
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| gptkbp:website |
www.pacourts.us
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