Philadelphia Municipal Court

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Philadelphia Municipal Court
Country Pennsylvania, United States
Location Philadelphia
Composition method Partisanly elected and retained
Authorized by Pennsylvania Constitution
Number of positions 25
Website www.courts.phila.gov
President
Currently President Judge Marsha H. Neifield
Since January 16, 2009

The Philadelphia Municipal Court handles matters of limited jurisdiction as well as landlord-tenant disputes, appeals from traffic court, preliminary hearings for felony-level offenses, and misdemeanor criminal trials. It has 25 judges elected by the voters.[1]

The Philadelphia Municipal Court is primarily the court system in Philadelphia County to file small claims and Landlord tenant evictions. The maximum principal amount allowed to be filed for is $10,000. However, there is no limit for landlord tenant evictions in cases that leave the landlord with back rent and damages.

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  1. "MunicipalCourt". The Philadelphia Courts, First Judicial District of Pennsylvania. 2010-02-11. Retrieved 2010-02-11. 


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