AOPC Administrative Office of PA Courts

The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) is the administrative arm of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania, the judicial branch of the Commonwealth's government. Founded in 1968, it provides operational support, guidance and resources to courts across Pennsylvania, serving a system that dispenses justice to millions of people each year. The judiciary it supports operates under a mission to dispense justice fairly and impartially.

The court network spans several tiers. At its head sits the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, established in 1722 and the oldest appellate court in the United States. Beneath it are two intermediate appellate courts, the Superior Court and the Commonwealth Court. Trial-level matters are handled by the Courts of Common Pleas, which are organised into 60 judicial districts throughout the state.

Work within the organisation centres on judicial administration, court operations management, case management support, and appellate and trial adjudication. AOPC functions focus on the efficient operation of this complex judicial network and on supporting judicial officers and staff. The organisation operates in Pennsylvania, in the United States, across the government, judiciary, public sector and legal services domains.