Authorized Access ID Cards

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Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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Attorney IDs

Authorized Access ID Cards

New Applicants & Existing Cardholders

Attorney Access Identification Cards that were previously extended and display the years 2019 – 2020 will no longer be accepted after January 31, 2023.  Attorney Access Identification Cards featuring a dark blue stripe are now valid through December 31, 2025.  Access identification cardholders are permitted access to the Allegheny County Family Law Center via the “Authorized Persons” entrance located at 550 Fifth Avenue and the Allegheny County Courthouse via the entrance in the courtyard located on Ross Street. The Courthouse entrance is open to employees and cardholders at 6:00 a.m. Monday through Friday.

The updated application procedures for access cards are as follows:

    • Applicants are no longer required to appear in person for a photo.
    • Submit a photo of yourself, a copy of your driver’s licenses, and a photo of your license to practice law in Pennsylvania with bar number, to attorneyIDs@alleghenycourts.us.

The following information must be included in the email with your photo submission:

      • Your first, middle and last name
      • Name of law firm, if applicable
      • Your address, including street/city/state/zip code
      • Your email address
      • Your telephone number
    • Following receipt of your photo and identifying information, you will be notified when your authorized identification access card is ready for pickup.  Authorized ID cards must be picked up at our address; we are unable to mail them.
    • There is no longer a charge for the authorized access ID card.

    By requesting an ID card through this process, you agree to the following:

    AGREEMENT POLICY

    I am an attorney with an active license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

    I shall use the authorized identification card to gain entry to the Authorized Persons Entrance only to conduct professional, not personal, business.

    I acknowledge that the authorized identification card is non-transferable and thus, restricted solely to my use.

    I shall always display my authorized identification card to Allegheny County Safety and Security Officials upon entry to the Authorized Persons Entrance.

    I shall abide by all security policies in effect, including, but not limited to, the conduct proscribed by 18 Pa.C.S.A. §913 (Possession of firearm or other dangerous weapon in court facility).

    I must report a lost or stolen card, in writing, to the District Court Administrator.

    I acknowledge that any violation of security processes may result in suspension or termination of my authorized access.

    I must promptly report, in writing, any change in status as an attorney licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania not subject to public discipline and/or disability to the District Court Administrator.

    I acknowledge that any policy or procedure with respect to use of the Authorized Persons Entrance is subject to change, without notice, in the discretion of the President Judge and/or County Executive.

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