Pennsylvania Rules of Appellate Procedure – 2026
Rules governing appeals to the Supreme Court, Superior Court, and Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, including procedures for interlocutory appeals and judicial review of government determinations.
Browse all 353 rules of the 2026 edition organized by section below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.
Chapter 1: General Provisions
Rules 101–127
Chapter 3: Orders from Which Appeals May Be Taken
Rules 301–343
Chapter 5: Persons Who May Take or Participate in Appeals
Rules 501–561
Chapter 7: Courts to Which Appeals Shall Be Taken
Rules 701–752
Chapter 9: Appeals from Lower Courts
Rules 901–911
Chapter 11: Appeals from Commonwealth Court and Superior Court
Rules 1101–1123
Chapter 13: Interlocutory Appeals by Permission
Rules 1301–1323
Chapter 15: Judicial Review of Governmental Determinations
Rules 1501–1573
Chapter 16: Specialized Review
Rules 1601–1614
Chapter 17: Effect of Appeals; Supersedeas and Stays
Rules 1701–1782
Chapter 19: Preparation and Transmission of Record and Related Matters
Rules 1911–1973
Chapter 21: Briefs and Reproduced Record
Rules 2101–2189
Chapter 23: Sessions and Argument
Rules 2301–2323
Chapter 25: Post-submission Proceedings
Rules 2501–2591
Chapter 27: Fees and Costs in Appellate Courts and on Appeal
Rules 2701–2771
Chapter 31: Business of the Courts Generally
Rules 3101–3191
Chapter 33: Business of the Supreme Court
Rules 3301–3341
Chapter 35: Business of the Superior Court
Rules 3501–3561
Chapter 37: Business of the Commonwealth Court
Rules 3701–3784
Chapter 38: Appeals Pursuant to Section 3206 of the Abortion Control Act
Rules 3801–3814
Chapter 39: Appeals Pursuant to Adoption Act
Rule 3901
Chapter 40: Appeals Arising Under the Pennsylvania Code of Military Justice
Rules 4001–4007
Chapter 51: Provisions of Law Saved and Abrogated
Rules 5101–5102