PA Courts

06/02/2026

Last week's virtual town hall, moderated by Pa. Supreme Court Justice Brobson, brought together treatment court partners and graduates from across Pennsylvania for an important and powerful discussion on the life-changing impact of these programs.

The recording is available to watch YouTube ⬇️

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06/02/2026

06/01/2026

NEWS RELEASE: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Warns of Reported Text Message Scam

06/01/2026

Our Office of Elder Justice in the Courts (OEJC) recently participated in 'Aging Together: A Summit for Action on Elder Justice' in Scranton hosted by WVIA, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, AARP and the Moses Taylor Foundation.

OEJC Director Amy Whitworth joined Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulich, AARP’s PA State Director Bill Johnston-Walsh, and Chief Deputy Attorney General, Elder Exploitation Section Liz Schneider, Esq. for a recorded panel discussion on elder abuse and financial exploitation protection, prevention, and support for older Pennsylvanians.

The special program will air on WVIA-TV on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 15.

06/01/2026

While the court system plays a significant role in communities, government and the lives of every Pennsylvanian, did you know that it receives one of the smallest portions of funding from the state budget?

06/01/2026

Every Friday, Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas Judge Joseph F. Sklarosky Jr. and a team of a dozen or so huddle around a large table inside the courthouse for hours, often working through lunch.

06/01/2026

05/29/2026

Insight, information and inspiration were the prevailing themes of Thursday's online gathering of Pennsylvania Association of Treatment Court Professionals hosted by PA Courts.

The symposium brought together voices from across every facet of the treatment court system—participants, providers, law enforcement, judges, administrators, advocates, and legislators—creating a shared space for meaningful dialogue, new ideas, and renewed commitment to this life-changing work.

The Montgomery County, PA contingent included:

👮‍♀️MCSO Corporal Brandi Shuettler, whose longstanding involvement in treatment courts continues to make a lasting impact.

⚖️ Judge Stephen T. O’Neill, who presides over the Montgomery County Drug Treatment Court which will celebrate its milestone 20th anniversary as a beacon of hope and recovery next month.
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🏛️ Rep. Tim Briggs who reinforced his commitment to advancing legislation that builds on the proven, evidence-based success of treatment courts and expands access for all Pennsylvanians.

Special thanks to everyone who participated and tuned in to this important, timely, and results-focused collaboration.

Pennsylvania Sheriffs Association

05/29/2026

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania is seeking an Appellate Court Clerk for the Middle District Prothonotary's Office.

A full job description and details on how to apply can be found here: https://pacourts.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PACourts/job/Harrisburg-PA/Appellate-Court-Clerk-2---Harrisburg_JR100283

05/29/2026

https://franklinbar.org/conday2026/

The Franklin County Bar Foundation is hosting Constitution Day Contests for area student K-12!