What records should be kept after a first PCRA petition is filed?

Preserve the petition, any response, counsel notices, court orders, service materials, related correspondence, and docket entries. Note the court, date, and source for each record.

Does this page provide instructions for filing a PCRA petition?

No. This is a general record-organization guide, not a filing guide or legal strategy. Consult qualified Pennsylvania counsel about a particular petition or court requirement.

The first PCRA petition

Learn about common records and procedural questions after a first Pennsylvania PCRA petition is filed, with links to official rule resources.