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The Supreme Court's History
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania is the oldest appellate court in the nation. Evolving from the five judges of Penn's Provincial Court in 1684 to the seven Justices of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania administering the entire Unified Judicial System.


Court Portraits and Photographs Documented
The Historical Commission has documented the paintings and photographs in the Court's possession, some dating back to the 1800s. This...


Supreme Court History Center Ribbon Cutting
On November 28, 2023, present, past, and future Justices gathered in the Pennsylvania Judicial Center to open the new Supreme Court...


Inaugural Historic Mock Trial and Moot Court Event
On May 28, 2025 , the Supreme Court opened its doors to the 7th and 8th grade classes at St. Mary's Interparochial School. Justice Daniel...
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