Judge Richard G. Opiela

The work of Judge can seem never-ending. District Court 05-2-02 is one of the busiest in district offices in Allegheny County. In the last five years case filings have exceeded 33,000. Likewise, collection of revenues, fines, costs and restitution has substantially increased.

In calendar year 2004 and 2005, we averaged collections of $617,000.00 per year, however, due to changes in case processing procedures, collection policy and increased case filings we averaged collections of ONE MILLION dollars per year in 2007 and 2008.

These statistics represent more than collection of money, it represents a policy of holding participants accountable. The net result is a system rooted in responsibility, justice, and fairness for the entire community. As you can see for 2009 we are on par to collect One Million Dollars in fines, costs and restitution.

The following is an update of your community court’s docket statistics and fines, costs and restitution collected:

Note: As of Feb. 2010

* combined with Civil
** Combined with Summary Criminal

Revenues collected by year

Note: As of Feb. 2010

2009 Money Statistics Paid To:

 Note: As of Feb. 2010