The records for the Judiciary Committee from the 1985-1986 Session, the Democrats in the majority. The Chairs were Ralph D. Pratt (Majority) and Nicholas B. Moehlmann (Minority). In 1986, H. William DeWeese became Majority Chair.

The Chairs of the Subcommittee on Courts were Stephen E. Levin (Majority) and Terrence F. McVerry (Minority).

The Chairs of the Subcommittee on Crime and Corrections were David W. Sweet (Majority) and Jeffrey E. Piccola (Minority). The Secretary was Gerard A. Kosinski (Majority).