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Superior Court of Pennsylvania

Intermediate Appellate Courts

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania is one of two intermediate appellate courts in the state, the other being the Commonwealth Court. It is based in Harrisburg and hears appeals in criminal and most civil cases from the Courts of Common Pleas, mostly decided on briefs alone.

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Harrisburg 1
Jurisdiction Scope
Intermediate appellate court for criminal and most civil appeals from the Courts of Common Pleas and family matters, statewide 1
Jurisdiction Scope
Jurisdiction Scope (category)
State / Provincial 1
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1. Superior Court of Pennsylvania, Wikipedia
  • Lead section
    It is based in Harrisburg.
  • Jurisdiction
    The Superior Court hears appeals in criminal and most civil cases from the Courts of Common Pleas and on matters involving children and families.
  • Lead section, intermediate appellate courts
    The Superior Court of Pennsylvania is one of two Pennsylvania intermediate appellate courts (the other being the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania).
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