Philadelphia Courts: Office of the Prothonotary, Clerk of Courts

Information provided by: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

The Clerk of Courts serves the Criminal Courts of Common Pleas and Municipal Courts, as well as the Juvenile Division of Family Court. It records, indexes and files all bills of information and transcripts of Municipal Court. The department's clerks also post to dockets; take bail imposed by judges; enter orders for judgments upon bail forfeitures; issue bench warrants; collect fines and cost imposed by the courts; record on bills of information or criminal transcripts the decisions of the courts; issue commitments or discharges for defendants; and, when necessary, answer numerous inquiries from prisoners, attorneys, and judges.

Address 1301 Filbert Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Phone (215) 683-7721
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Email courts@phila.gov

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Sam Smith
7/29/2023 8:24:11 AM

Why are there phone numbers listed here for contact but the phones just ring with no answers. A system to accommodate patrons needs to be in place for this to be a competent service.

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