Docket Counter

Filed Documents

We accept for filing all documents that are a part of the official court file for cases within the jurisdiction of the Court of Common Pleas, Criminal Division.

In addition to cases on the Criminal Docket, this office also maintains custody of a Road Docket and a Miscellaneous Docket.

Miscellaneous Docket cases include several classes of cases of interest to the general public including:

  • Appointment, certification, bonding and insuring of Constables and Deputy Constables
  • Issuance of private detective licenses
  • Motions for return or forfeiture of property
  • Appeals from denial of firearms licenses

Docket Counter Location

Allegheny County Courthouse
Room 114
436 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Cost and Fee Schedule

Fees charged for filing or issuance of official court documents vary and are set by court order and statute. The procedures for initiating cases or filing documents vary significantly depending upon the nature of the case. For more information, please call 412-350-5321.