The Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania: Case Records of The Appellate and Trial Courts is a set of regulations governing access to court records maintained by the Pennsylvania judiciary. Access to these records is available to the public, and the policy sets forth the specific requirements for obtaining access. The policy includes three different types of access, including public access, restricted access, and confidential access. Public Access: Public access generally applies to non-confidential records, such as docket entries, opinions, orders, and other documents filed with the court. These records are available for inspection and copying during normal court business hours. Restricted Access: Restricted access applies to records containing information that is not considered confidential, such as documents containing a party's name or address. These records are subject to certain restrictions, such as a requirement to obtain a court order or permission from the parties involved in the case. Confidential Access: Confidential access applies to records that are deemed confidential, such as records related to juvenile cases. These records are not available to the public and require a court order to view. In addition to these three types of access, the policy also sets forth rules regarding how requests for access to court records must be made, how long it takes for requests to be processed, and other related matters.