Court Information

Courtrooms and Staff

Court Reporters
Court reporters perform technical stenographic duties in taking and transcribing verbatim notes of legal proceedings, both criminal and civil and prepares a complete and accurate record of such proceedings. Once transcribed, the court reporter certifies the accuracy of transcriptions and prepares certified copies. Court Reporters may be called upon to read from notes in the courtroom or in Judges' chambers. Court reporters are also available to take notes at deposition hearings, preliminary hearings, etc. In addition, the court reporters provide realtime transcription for the hearing impaired.

There are nineteen (19) Court Reporters employed by the Court in a full time capacity. To arrange for a Court Reporter to attend a deposition, please call Court Administration at 215-348-6411.

Minute Clerks
The Minute Clerks are responsible for keeping an accurate record of all courtroom proceedings. They are responsible for swearing in all witnesses and the members of the jury. Responsible for picking up files prior to court hearings and returning them to the appropriate court office for docketing. Aids in the jury selection process by keeping accurate records. Responsible for keeping accurate time records of all jury trials, motions, etc.

Tipstaves
Tipstaves are responsible for maintaining order in the courtroom. Opens court when the Judge enters the courtroom. Tipstaves are also responsible for overseeing the jury and their needs, which include ordering lunch when the jury is deliberating, seeing that they do not read newspapers that may contain details of the trial, and seeing to it that no one involved in the trial; e.g., attorneys, witnesses, reporters, have any contact with jurors. They call witnesses, attorneys, and other persons when needed in the courtroom. Tipstaves will fill any courtroom where the need arises.

Courtroom 1 - Courthouse 1st Floor
Courtroom 2 - Courthouse 1st Floor
Courtroom 3 - Courthouse 1st Floor
Courtroom 4 - Courthouse 3rd Floor
Courtroom 5 -Courthouse 3rd Floor
Courtroom 6 - Courthouse 3rd Floor
Courtroom 7 - Courthouse 5th Floor
Juvenile Courtroom - Courthouse 6th Floor
Courtroom A-8 - Family Court Building 3rd Floor
Courtroom A-9 - Family Court Building 3rd Floor
Courtroom A-10 - Family Court Building 3rd Floor
Community Room - Courthouse 1st Floor, As scheduled