Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
State Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court of Pennsylvania is the Commonwealth's highest court. It publishes filing requirements, appellate procedure resources, PACFile guidance, calendars, and court holidays
Upcoming Court Closures
Veterans Day
Wednesday
Wed, Nov 11, 2026
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday
Thu, Nov 26, 2026
Day After Thanksgiving
Friday
Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Pennsylvania Supreme Court filing resources
- Court role
- Pennsylvania's highest court and the oldest appellate court in the United States
- Filing stack
- Rules of Appellate Procedure, Supreme Court prothonotary instructions, PACFile, copy requirements, and fees
- Deadline risk
- Electronic filing can still carry copy or office-specific requirements after transmission