The following information is intended to give direction to defendants and witnesses who have business before local court and Common Pleas court in Allegheny County. The resource reference is listed in this link: https://www.alleghenycourts.us/Home/Default.aspx 

Pursuant to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s Order dated March 16, 2020, President Judge Clark has declared a judicial emergency in the Fifth Judicial District from March 16, 2020 to April 14, 2020. The EMERGENCY ORDER sets forth procedures for Court operations, including the Court of Common Pleas and the Magisterial District Courts during that period. This Order is subject to modification as the situation further develops.