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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Founding Year Jurisdiction ScopeIntermediate appellate court for criminal and most civil appeals from the Courts of Common Pleas and family matters, statewide 1 Subject Matter Number of Judges Jurisdiction Scope
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It is based in Harrisburg.
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It is based in Harrisburg.
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The Superior Court hears appeals in criminal and most civil cases from the Courts of Common Pleas and on matters involving children and families.
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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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In Group: Appellate Courts, lead paragraph, states the court's place in the hierarchy (appellate)
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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