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Philadelphia Courthouses & Court Resources
First Judicial District: Criminal, Civil, Family & Traffic Locations
Philadelphia's courts are the First Judicial District (FJD): the Court of Common Pleas and the Municipal Court. Each building below is labeled by the kind of cases it handles.
For adult criminal cases and bail, the main location is the Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice. The other locations handle civil, family, juvenile and traffic matters.
Labeled by Court FunctionFeatured Criminal CourthouseOfficial Case Search
Official Court & Custody Resources
Looking for a Philadelphia Court or Case?
This directory is information only. Start with the docket on the state court portal, which names the court handling a case, or call the FJD's general information line. For an adult case where bail has been set, the Stout Center guide and the Philadelphia County hub have our bail-help form; you can also call Center City Bail Bonds at (215) 870-8197.
The First Judicial District
The FJD is made up of two courts that form the Philadelphia County court system: the Court of Common Pleas and the Municipal Court. Criminal cases begin in Municipal Court.
The FJD says all court offices are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, unless stated otherwise. The Municipal Court Preliminary Arraignment Courtroom is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year, and the Traffic Division is open 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Municipal Court
Criminal, Civil & Traffic
Criminal Division: preliminary arraignments, misdemeanor trials and felony preliminary hearings. Civil Division: small claims, landlord-tenant and code enforcement. Traffic Division: traffic citations.
Court of Common Pleas
Trial, Family & Orphans'
Trial Division (civil and criminal, including felony trials and Municipal Court appeals), Family Division (domestic relations and the Juvenile Branch) and Orphans' Court.
One Building, Many Divisions
Buildings vs. Courts
A division is not the same as a building. One building can host several divisions, and some Municipal Court criminal courtrooms are in police districts.
Official sources:FJD Court Locations & Hours(opens in a new tab)Municipal Court Criminal Division(opens in a new tab)Common Pleas Criminal(opens in a new tab)
Featured Criminal Courthouse
Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice, 1301 Filbert Street, is where the FJD lists Municipal Court Criminal Division administration and the Common Pleas Trial Division – Criminal, along with 24-hour bail acceptance.
Not every Philadelphia criminal proceeding happens in this building, so check the docket or court notice for the courtroom.
Address
1301 Filbert Street
- Location
- 1301 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
- Criminal Division Administration
- 215-683-7290
Open 24 Hours
Bail Acceptance
The FJD says cash bail can be posted around the clock, including holidays, at the basement-level Payment Center.
- Bail Acceptance
- 215-683-7727
Open 24/7/365
Preliminary Arraignment
Where a bail commissioner sets bail after an arrest. This courtroom is not a bail payment window.
Philadelphia Court Location Directory
Five court locations, each labeled by function. Only the Stout Center is an adult criminal bail location. Facts match the Philadelphia County hub, read on 2026-10-19.
Criminal · Adult criminal cases and bail
Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice
The FJD lists Municipal Court Criminal Division administration (Room 208) and the Court of Common Pleas Trial Division – Criminal (Room 1201) here, with 24-hour bail acceptance at the basement-level Payment Center. Adult bail relevance: Directly relevant to adult criminal cases. Not every Philadelphia criminal proceeding happens in this building, and older court guides name different bail rooms (B-01 and B-03), so confirm the counter before traveling.
- Address
- 1301 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
- Municipal Court Criminal Division administration
- 215-683-7290
Court Administration · FJD administration and civil offices
Philadelphia City Hall
The FJD's listed contact address. City Hall houses Court of Common Pleas Trial Division – Civil offices, including the Civil Filing Center (Room 296). Adult bail relevance: Use the general line for directions to the right office. City Hall is not listed as an adult criminal bail-payment location.
- Address
- City Hall, Philadelphia, PA 19107
- FJD general court information
- 215-686-7000
Family & Juvenile · Domestic relations and juvenile matters
Philadelphia Family Court
The Family Division: Domestic Relations (support, custody, divorce, protection from abuse) and the Juvenile Branch, including juvenile courtrooms and juvenile probation. Adult bail relevance: Not an adult bail location. Emergency protection-from-abuse petitions are filed here during normal hours and at the Stout Center after 5 p.m. or on holidays.
- Address
- 1501 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
- Family Court general information
- 215-686-4000
Traffic · Traffic citations
Municipal Court – Traffic Division
Traffic citations, hearings and payment plans. Parking tickets are handled by the Philadelphia Parking Authority, not this court. Adult bail relevance: Not an adult criminal bail location.
- Address
- 800 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130
- Traffic Division administration
- 215-686-1676
Civil · Small claims and landlord-tenant
Municipal Court – Civil Division
Small claims, landlord-tenant and code enforcement cases. Adult bail relevance: No role in adult criminal bail.
- Address
- 1339 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
- Civil Division new-case questions
- 215-686-7988
Dedicated guides for City Hall, Family Court, Traffic and Civil are not built; their cards link to the official court pages.
Official sources:FJD Court Locations & Hours(opens in a new tab)
Criminal Case and Arraignment Resources
- 1Arrest and police processing. The FJD's Bail Interviewing Unit, open 24/7, interviews arrested people by video at one of seven police processing locations.
- 2Preliminary arraignment, usually within about 24 hours of arrest. A bail commissioner reviews the complaint, reads the charges, sets bail and the next court date.
- 3Municipal Court: misdemeanor trials and felony preliminary hearings, in the Stout Center or police-district courtrooms.
- 4Court of Common Pleas: felony cases held for court, and Municipal Court appeals for a new trial.
Official Court Case Search
Dockets name the court, charges, bail entries and hearing dates. They do not confirm where a person is held.
Statewide
PA UJS Portal
Search criminal dockets by name or docket number, including Philadelphia Municipal Court (MC-51-CR) and Common Pleas cases.
In Person
Information Counter
Second floor of the Stout Center. The FJD lists 215-683-7004, 7005 and 7006.
- Information Counter
- 215-683-7004
Custody
Is the Person Held?
Use the city's official PDP locator or the Philadelphia inmate search guide.
Bail Acceptance and Payment Guidance
The FJD says cash bail can be posted 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays, at the Stout Center's basement-level Payment Center (215-683-7726 / 7727). Eligible Municipal Court bail can be paid online through PAePay Bail.
The other court locations in this directory are not listed as adult criminal bail-payment sites.
Older court publications name different rooms: the Municipal Court Citizens' Guide (PDF dated 2009) says Room B-01, and a Pretrial Services FAQ (PDF dated 2004) says Room B-03. The FJD's current FAQ says only "Basement Level in the Payment Center." The current window has not been confirmed, so call Bail Acceptance at 215-683-7727 before you travel. The preliminary arraignment courtroom is not a bail payment window, and not every bond type is processed at one counter.
Courthouse Visits and Security
FJD Policy (June 18, 2025)
Phones & Devices
In courtrooms, phones, smart watches, smart glasses and other devices must be powered off and out of sight. Devices may be confiscated, and recording or photographing is prosecuted.
Courtroom Rules
Conduct
No talking while court is in session, no eating, drinking or chewing gum, and no reading. Children are admitted at the court's discretion.
ADA
Accommodations
Request reasonable accommodations at least two weeks and no more than 30 days before the court date. Lead ADA Coordinator: 215-686-2547.
Entrance screening steps are not described on the FJD pages reviewed. Allow extra time and follow posted instructions.
Official sources:FJD Cell Phone & Electronic Devices Policy (PDF)(opens in a new tab)FJD ADA Policy & Coordinators(opens in a new tab)
Maps and Directions
The map shows the Stout Center. Directions to the other court locations open in Google Maps.
Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice
1301 Filbert Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
The Stout Center is a First Judicial District court building at 13th and Filbert Streets. Center City Bail Bonds is a private company with no office there.
Directions open in Google Maps even if the embedded map does not load.
Official Sources
Read on 2026-10-19. External links open in a new tab.
Official sources:First Judicial District(opens in a new tab)FJD Court Locations & Hours(opens in a new tab)FJD Frequently Asked Questions(opens in a new tab)Municipal Court Criminal Division(opens in a new tab)Common Pleas Criminal(opens in a new tab)Family Court(opens in a new tab)PA UJS Case Search(opens in a new tab)PAePay Bail(opens in a new tab)
Philadelphia Courthouse FAQs
Answers about Philadelphia's court locations, case searches and bail.
The First Judicial District of Pennsylvania is Philadelphia's court system. It is made up of the Court of Common Pleas and the Municipal Court.
The Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice, 1301 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Some Municipal Court criminal courtrooms are in police districts, so check the docket or notice.
City Hall is the FJD's listed contact address and houses Common Pleas civil offices. It is not listed as an adult criminal bail-payment location.
At 1501 Arch Street. It handles domestic relations and the Juvenile Branch. It is not an adult bail location.
Municipal Court – Traffic Division, 800 Spring Garden Street. Parking tickets are handled by the Philadelphia Parking Authority, not this court.
Search the Pennsylvania UJS portal by name or docket number, or ask at the Stout Center's second-floor Information Counter (215-683-7004).
The FJD says at the Stout Center's basement-level Payment Center, 24 hours a day including holidays, and online through PAePay Bail for eligible Municipal Court cases. Confirm with Bail Acceptance at 215-683-7727.
The FJD requires phones and other devices to be powered off and out of sight in courtrooms. Devices in view may be confiscated.
No. Center City Bail Bonds is a private company. It is not affiliated with the First Judicial District or any court.
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