Magisterial District Judge Nina Ricciardi is recovering in a Pittsburgh hospital after a fall outside city court yesterday that left her with a head injury, according to police. Officers said the judge struck her head on the sidewalk, and the man who had been driving her was arrested at the scene.
WPXI reported that Ricciardi fell outside the city court and was taken to the hospital after hitting her head on the sidewalk. Pittsburgh police told the station the driver was taken into custody after showing signs of impairment during a field sobriety test. According to WPXI, court staff confirmed there was no immediate impact on scheduled cases.
Judge's office and local context
According to the Allegheny County court directory, Nina M. Ricciardi is the magisterial district judge for Pittsburgh Wards 4, 16 and 17 and maintains an office at 900 Sarah Street, Suite 208. That public listing places Ricciardi within the city court system and helps explain her presence at the courthouse for local matters. The directory provides contact and jurisdictional details for judges across the county.
Investigation and next steps
Pittsburgh police are leading the investigation and have not publicly detailed any formal charges, WPXI reported. Prosecutors are expected to decide whether to file charges after police complete their inquiries and submit their findings to the district attorney's office. Officials said court business continued while Ricciardi received medical care.
