The Pennsylvania Civil Cover Sheet is a form provided by the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System that must be filed with the court prior to initiating a civil action. This form is an administrative tool for the court that enables court staff to process cases properly and efficiently. It provides the court and other parties with general information about the case, including the names of the parties, the type of action, and the relief requested. It also allows the court to assign the appropriate judge and judicial district for the case. Different types of Pennsylvania Civil Cover Sheet include Pennsylvania Civil Cover Sheet for Complaint, Pennsylvania Civil Cover Sheet for Counterclaim, Pennsylvania Civil Cover Sheet for Motion, and Pennsylvania Civil Cover Sheet for Petition.