General Info

In 1895, the Pennsylvania General Assembly established the Superior Court to hear appeals from certain decisions of the courts of common pleas of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It has jurisdiction in a variety of cases in the state that includes various family matters, such as child custody, visitation, adoption, divorce and support. The court also handles a range of criminal cases, matters concerning wills and estates, property disputes, and those involving damages for the breach of contract or personal injury. The Superior Court is also responsible for hearing applications made by the Attorney General and district attorneys under the Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act. Located in Philadelphia, it serves as the final arbiter of legal disputes in Pennsylvania.