PA · constitutions
Pa. Const. art. V, § 2
Supreme Court
The Supreme Court (a) shall be the highest court of the Commonwealth and in this court shall be reposed the supreme judicial power of the Commonwealth;
(b) shall consist of seven justices, one of whom shall be the Chief Justice; and
(c) shall have such jurisdiction as shall be provided by law.
History
Adoption. Unless otherwise noted, the provisions of present Article V were adopted April 23, 1968, P.L.App.16, Prop. No.7, effective January 1, 1969.
Provenance
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- palegis.us
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- 2026-09-30
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- supplied-2026-09-30
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