The Criminal Division hears trials for misdemeanors and summary offenses.

[1] It also hears preliminary matters in felony cases before they are transferred to the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.

[1] The Civil Division has jurisdiction over small claims, landlord tenant evictions, and civil enforcement claims by the City of Philadelphia for violations of the Philadelphia Code.

[1] The Civil Division is seated at the Widener Building at 1339 Chestnut Street (adjoining One South Broad).

[3] The Traffic Division is seated at the Traffic Court's former facilities at 800 Spring Garden Street, making it the only courthouse in Philadelphia outside Center City (at least by some definitions).