In honor of its 300th anniversary, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has released a new, illustrated booklet taking readers through its history. The booklet offers a detailed timeline of the court, including Pennsylvania's early attempts at a judiciary, and explains the different powers the court has derived from the Pennsylvania Constitutions and how those powers have evolved over time.

Encompassing some of the Court's most significant decisions and actions throughout its history on topics such as constitutional law and civil rights, slavery and the state, and labor law, the booklet also provides information about the renowned artwork and different locations of the court's three historic courtrooms. To view the booklet, visit https://bit.ly/SupremeCourtBooklet.

The booklet was developed with the contributions of Mark Frazier Lloyd, Philadelphia archivist and historian; Julie Randolph, director of outreach and information at Temple University Beasley School of Law; Joel Fishman of Duquesne University School of Law; and artist Keith Ragone of Keith Ragone Studio Inc.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is the Commonwealth's highest court and the oldest appellate court in the nation. The Judiciary Act of 1722 created the Supreme Court as a permanent body with authority over both appeals and trials, although its roots go back to the provincial court established in 1684. The court has full administrative authority over all aspects of Pennsylvania's judicial system and may also hear cases involving issues of immediate public importance that arise in the commonwealth. The commemoration will highlight the court's unique role and how its decisions affect every Pennsylvanian.

Information about the history of the court and upcoming commemorative events celebrating its 300th anniversary is available at http://www.pacourts.us.