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Burst Pipe Closes Philadelphia’s Stout Criminal Courthouse on Wednesday

Officials expect to reopen the building Thursday following repair and cleanup work.

Overview

  • All proceedings scheduled at the Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Center were postponed, and participants are directed to courts.phila.gov for new dates.
  • Other court buildings across the city, including court-related functions at City Hall, remain open and operating.
  • People summoned for jury duty on Wednesday are still required to report as instructed by Philadelphia Courts.
  • The rupture occurred Tuesday evening at 1301 Filbert Street, and access to the building is restricted during the cleanup.
  • The Stout Center’s Bail Acceptance Office is closed temporarily, with bail payments accepted at 714 Market St. or by phone at (215) 683-1473 and by email.