Allegheny County Offices and Courts Closed Tuesday, January 27
Published on January 26, 2026
PITTSBURGH – County offices will be closed due to severe weather conditions on Tuesday, January 27. That includes non-essential functions like parks, facilities, and administrative offices. Where possible, county employees are encouraged to work remotely. Essential services are still functioning.
President Judge Susan Evashavik DiLucente has ordered the closure of all Divisions of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, all Magisterial District Courts in Allegheny County, and Pittsburgh Municipal Court for Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Arraignment Court will remain open. Emergency Protection from Abuse Orders may be obtained at Arraignment Court located in the Municipal Courts Building at 660 First Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
As a result of this order, the Allegheny County Public Defender’s Office, the Department of Court Records, and the District Attorney’s Office will also be closed. The Sheriff’s Office will be operating critical functions but will be closed to the public. In addition, the Allegheny County Courthouse will be closed to the public, as will all other Allegheny County facilities.
The Controller’s Office and the Treasurer Office will be closed to the public and working remotely. The Treasurer’s Office call center will remain open and staffed at (412) 350-4100.
The Allegheny County Jail will be closed to visitors.
Winter shelter is open and people staying outside are strongly encouraged to come inside. Adults (without children) in need of shelter are encouraged to visit Second Avenue Commons (700 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219) or call the Allegheny Link. Families with children experiencing homelessness in Allegheny County should contact the Allegheny Link immediately at 1-866-730-2368.
Main phone lines remain open, including 988 for crisis support and 211 for basic needs, including food and utilities.
Protective services operations remain active and can be reached by phone. To report abuse or neglect of an older adult, call 412-350-6905. To report abuse or neglect of a child, call 412-473-2000.
Media inquiries may be directed to the Communications Office.
For contact information, including email addresses and telephone numbers, visit the office website.