Resources & Program Recordings

This course illuminates the organization and procedures of the Pennsylvania Judicial System with the goal of bringing Pennsylvanian's awareness of and confidence in their courts. We will discuss the different subject matters of each court, knowing your way around the courtroom, how judges are

Be a part of court reform in Pennsylvania – PMC Watches expands on Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts’ traditional “court watchdog” role by enlisting a team of Citizen Court Monitors to observe, record and offer recommendations on court proceedings. We need your help to create changes in Pennsylvania

This program will discuss what legal papers you should have in your possession in case an unexpected event, such as illness, accident, or death occurs. These documents will help others take care of you properly if you are incapacitated and unable to communicate your wishes.

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In this presentation, we will navigate the process of dealing with a relative’s estate and will after death, the process and many documents required for completion, and where to go to file documents.

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Presenter: Carol Sikov-Gross, Esq. 

Many PA Counties have various problem-solving courts such as, Veterans Court, which is focused on serving Veterans who may be struggling with addiction/substance abuse issues, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, or other serious mental health issues, homelessness, reintegration

In this presentation, we will navigate the process of expungement and clearing your record after a criminal incident, including a review of the documents required for completion and where to go to file documents. 

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Presenter: Erica Briant, Esq. 

In this presentation, we will navigate the process of dealing with a relative’s estate and will after death, the process and many documents required for completion, and where to go to file documents.

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Presenter: Brian Gordon, Esq. 

This workshop was

This course illuminates the organization and procedures of the Pennsylvania Judicial System with the goal of bringing Pennsylvanian's awareness of and confidence in their courts. We will discuss the different subject matters of each court, knowing your way around the courtroom, how judges are

On October 24, 2023, Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts hosted a virtual forum with candidates for Pennsylvania's appellate courts, including the Supreme Court, Superior Court, and Commonwealth Court. This forum provides viewers with an opportunity to get to know the candidates before the general

Judge Tom Miller, Judge Kevin Cooper, Jr, and Judge Nicholas Martini sat on a panel to discuss their work as Magisterial District Judges. The presentation talks about the specific work they do, what criteria they need to become MDJ's, and the history of "people's court." 

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