Western District of Pennsylvania

COURT OPERATIONS AND COVID-19

Out of an abundance of caution due to a possible COVID-19 exposure, Chief Judge Hornak has ordered the Intake Office of the Pittsburgh Division closed to in-person visitors until Monday, July 6, 2020. All divisions of the Court remain open, and electronic filing remains available. For additional information or assistance in Pittsburgh, please call (412) 208-7500.

Subject to the changes ordered below, the Court remains open and is conducting necessary judicial business (using technology as appropriate) and is accepting filings and responding to inquires. Only essential staff are in our courthouses during business hours with the majority of staff teleworking.

Administrative Orders relating to COVID-19
Notice Regarding Public Access
COVID-19 Local Forms
Video Conference Instructions

Chief Judge Mark R. Hornak of the
Western District of Pennsylvania,
would like to extend his warmest welcome as you tour the on-line home of the
U. S. District Court located in
Pittsburgh, Erie, and Johnstown.

For restrictions on the use and possession of electronic devices in the Courthouse, please see Miscellaneous Order No. 03-451