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2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 15 - Magisterial District Judges › Section 1514 - Offices

§ 1514. Offices.
The governing body of the county shall establish an office or offices for each magisterial district judge at such locations within the county as may be approved by the president judge of the court of common pleas of the judicial district in compliance with general rules.
(Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, eff 60 days; Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1618, No.207, eff. 60 days)
2004 Amendment.
See section 29 of Act 207 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to construction of law.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 15 - Magisterial District Judges › Section 1516 - Lien of judgment

§ 1516. Lien of judgment.
A judgment of a magisterial district judge shall not operate as a lien on real property until a transcript of the record showing a final judgment of a magisterial district judge has been filed in the manner prescribed by general rules in the office of the clerk of the court of common pleas of the county where the property is situated, or in the office of the clerk of the branch of the court of common pleas embracing such county. After such entry the judgment shall, from the date of such entry, be a lien upon real property to the same extent that judgment recovered in the court of common pleas is a lien. No such transcript shall be filed until after 30 days after the entry of final judgment by the magisterial district judge. No execution against real estate shall be issued by a magisterial district judge.
(Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1618, No.207, eff. 60 days; Aug. 11, 2009, P.L.147, No.33, eff. 60 days)
2004 Amendment.
See section 29 of Act 207 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to construction of law.
Saved from Suspension.
Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure for District Justices No. 482, as amended June 30, 1982, provided that section 1516 shall not be deemed suspended or affected. Rules 401 through 482 relate to execution of judgments for the payment of money rendered by district justices. Act 207 of 2004 changed justices of the peace to magisterial district judges. Rule 482 can now be found in the Rules of Conduct, Office Standards and Civil Procedure for Magisterial District Judges.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 15 - Magisterial District Judges › Section 1517 - Salary (Repealed)

§ 1517. Salary (Repealed).
1987 Repeal.
Section 1517 was repealed July 3, 1987, P.L.193, No.28, effective immediately.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 15 - Magisterial District Judges › Section 1518 - Philadelphia Municipal Court (Repealed)

§ 1518. Philadelphia Municipal Court (Repealed).
1987 Repeal.
Section 1518 was repealed July 3, 1987, P.L.193, No.28, effective immediately.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 15 - Magisterial District Judges › Section 1519 - Philadelphia Traffic Court (Repealed)

§ 1519. Philadelphia Traffic Court (Repealed).
1987 Repeal.
Section 1519 was repealed July 3, 1987, P.L.193, No.28, effective immediately.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 15 - Magisterial District Judges › Section 1521 - Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition for summary offenders (Repealed)

§ 1521. Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition for summary offenders (Repealed).
1987 Repeal.
Section 1521 was repealed July 1, 1987, P.L.180, No.21, effective immediately.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 15 - Magisterial District Judges › Section 1522 - Notice of summary cases involving juveniles

§ 1522. Notice of summary cases involving juveniles.
(a) General rule.--
Whenever an individual who is under 18 years of age and is not emancipated is charged with a summary offense for which jurisdiction is vested in a magisterial district judge under section 1515 (relating to jurisdiction and venue), the magisterial district judge shall mail a copy of the citation, or other appropriate written notification, to the parents or legal guardians of the individual at the time of the filing of the citation if the parents or legal guardians have not been previously notified by the police. Where the individual is not residing with a parent or legal guardian, the copy of the citation, or other appropriate written notification, shall be sent to the person with whom the individual resides if a verifiable address is available. In such cases a magisterial district judge shall not accept a plea or schedule a hearing before 72 hours has lapsed from the time of the mailing of the notice as required under this section. Failure to provide notice under this section shall not constitute grounds for dismissal of the summary offense.
(b) Vehicle offenses.--
Nothing in this section shall apply to violations of Title 75 (relating to vehicles), except for 75 Pa.C.S. § 1543 (relating to driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked).
(c) Identification of juveniles.--
Pennsylvania State Police and local police shall assist magisterial district judges in complying with the requirements of this section by indicating, through conspicuous notation on citations, that the offense was committed by a juvenile and whether the police have notified the parents or legal guardian.
(Feb. 14, 1990, P.L.59, No.9, eff. 60 days; Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1618, No.207, eff. 60 days)
2004 Amendment.
Act 207 amended subsecs. (a) and (c). See section 29 of Act 207 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to construction of law.
1990 Amendment.
Act 9 added section 1522.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 15 - Magisterial District Judges › Section 1523 - Parental or legal guardian attendance required at juvenile hearings

§ 1523. Parental or legal guardian attendance required at juvenile hearings.
(a) Order to attend.--
In summary proceedings before a magisterial district judge or judge of the minor judiciary involving any individual who is under 18 years of age and is not emancipated, the magisterial district judge or judge of the minor judiciary may, when the magisterial district judge or judge of the minor judiciary determines that it is in the best interest of the child, issue an order specifically requiring the parent or legal guardian or other person with whom the child resides, if other than the parent or guardian, to be present and ready to participate in the proceedings with the juvenile. No later than ten days before such proceedings, the magisterial district judge or judge of the minor judiciary shall send a notice of the order to the parent or legal guardian or person with whom the child resides if other than the parent or guardian. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to vest in either the individual who is under 18 years of age and is not emancipated to require participation under this subsection or the parent, legal guardian or other person with whom such individual resides the right to participate under this subsection.
(b) Contempt.--
A person failing to comply with an order of participation may be found in contempt of court as outlined in section 4137 (relating to contempt powers of magisterial district judges).
(c) Bench warrant.--
The magisterial district judge or judge of the minor judiciary shall issue a bench warrant for any parent, guardian or person with whom the child resides, if other than the parent or guardian, who fails to appear at any proceedings. The magisterial district judge or judge of the minor judiciary may waive any fine or other punishment if the person is found to be present and ready to participate in the proceedings with the juvenile after a bench warrant is issued.
(Nov. 17, 1995, 1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1127, No.33, eff. 120 days; Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1618, No.207, eff. 60 days)
2004 Amendment.
See section 29 of Act 207 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to construction of law.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 16 - Court of Judicial Discipline of Pennsylvania › Section 1601 - Court of Judicial Discipline

§ 1601. Court of Judicial Discipline.
In accordance with section 18 of Article V of the Constitution of Pennsylvania, the Court of Judicial Discipline shall consist of eight persons selected as provided in this chapter.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 16 - Court of Judicial Discipline of Pennsylvania › Section 1602 - Composition of court

§ 1602. Composition of court.
(a) General rule.--
The Court of Judicial Discipline shall consist of:
(1) Two judges of the Superior Court, the Commonwealth Court or the courts of common pleas in regular active service appointed by the Supreme Court.
(2) A magisterial district judge appointed by the Supreme Court.
(3) A nonlawyer elector appointed by the Supreme Court.
(4) A judge of the Superior Court, the Commonwealth Court or the courts of common pleas in regular active service appointed by the Governor.
(5) Two nonjudge members of the bar of this Commonwealth appointed by the Governor.
(6) One nonlawyer elector appointed by the Governor.
(b) Qualifications.--
All members of the court must be residents of this Commonwealth. No more than two of the four members appointed by the Supreme Court may be registered in the same political party. No more than two of the four members appointed by the Governor may be registered in the same political party. Membership of a judge or magisterial district judge shall terminate if the member ceases to hold the judicial position that qualified the member for the appointment. Membership shall terminate if a member attains a position that would have rendered the member ineligible for appointment at the time of the appointment. No member may serve more than four consecutive years but may be reappointed after a lapse of one year.
(c) Terms of office.--
The members of the court shall serve for terms of four years, except that the member, rather than the successor of the member, shall continue to participate in any hearing in progress at the end of the term of the member.
(d) Vacancies.--
A vacancy shall be filled by the respective appointing authority for the remainder of the term to which the member was appointed in the same manner in which the original appointment occurred.
(e) Restrictions on activities of members.--
No member, during the member's term of service, may hold office in a political party or political organization. Except for a judicial member, no member of the court, during the term of service of the member, may hold a compensated public office or public appointment. The court shall prescribe general rules governing the conduct of members. A member may be removed by the court for a violation of the rules of conduct prescribed by the court.
(f) Expenses.--
All members shall be reimbursed for expenses necessarily incurred in the discharge of their official duties.
(Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1618, No.207, eff. 60 days)
2004 Amendment.
Act 207 amended subsecs. (a) and (b). See section 29 of Act 207 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to construction of law.
Special Provisions in Appendix.
See section 12 of Act 56 of 1993 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to terms of initial members of Court of Judicial Discipline.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 16 - Court of Judicial Discipline of Pennsylvania › Section 1603 - Organization and operation

§ 1603. Organization and operation.
The Court of Judicial Discipline shall appoint staff and prepare and administer its own budget as provided by law and undertake actions needed to ensure its efficient operation. All actions of the court, including disciplinary action, shall require approval by a majority vote of the members of the court. The budget request of the court shall be made as a separate item in the request by the Supreme Court on behalf of the Judicial Branch to the General Assembly.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 16 - Court of Judicial Discipline of Pennsylvania › Section 1604 - Powers of Court of Judicial Discipline

§ 1604. Powers of Court of Judicial Discipline.
The Court of Judicial Discipline shall be a court of record with all the attendant duties and powers appropriate to its function as provided by section 18 of Article V of the Constitution of Pennsylvania. The court shall comply with the procedures set forth in section 18 of Article V.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 16 - Court of Judicial Discipline of Pennsylvania › Section 1606 - Official immunity

§ 1606. Official immunity.
Members of the Court of Judicial Discipline and the staff of the court shall be absolutely immune from suit for all conduct in the course of their official duties, and no civil action or disciplinary complaint predicated on testimony before the court may be maintained against any witness or counsel.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 17 - Governance of the System › Extra - Chapter Notes

Enactment.
Chapter 17 was added July 9, 1976, P.L.586, No.142, effective 60 days from the date
            of final enactment of the act of April 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53.
Cross References.
Chapter 17 is referred to in section 924 of Title 30 (Fish); section 6010 of Title
            51 (Military Affairs); section 6306 of Title 75 (Vehicles).
Cross References.
Subchapter B is referred to in section 1701 of this title.
Enactment.
Subchapter C was added July 13, 2007, P.L.92, No.30, effective immediately.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 17 - Governance of the System › Section 1701 - General supervisory and administrative authority of the Supreme Court

§ 1701. General supervisory and administrative authority of the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court shall exercise general supervisory and administrative authority over the unified judicial system and in aid thereof shall have the powers specified in Subchapter B (relating to specific powers of the governing authority of the system).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 17 - Governance of the System › Section 1702 - Rule making procedures

§ 1702. Rule making procedures.
(a) General rule.--
Subject to the provisions of subsection (b), the Supreme Court and all agencies or units of the unified judicial system when exercising the power to adopt general rules or other orders in the nature of regulations pursuant to the authority of the Supreme Court under section 1721 (relating to delegation of powers) shall be an agency within the meaning of the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.769, No.240), known as the "Commonwealth Documents Law," and shall be subject to all of the provisions of such act except section 205 (relating to approval as to legality). All such general rules and orders shall be published pursuant to Part II of Title 45 (relating to publication and effectiveness of Commonwealth Documents).
(b) Scope.--
The provisions of subsection (a) shall apply only to a rule or order adopted pursuant to the following provisions of this title or which is otherwise based in whole or in part upon authority conferred by any provision of this title or by other statutory authority:
Section 503 (relating to reassignment of matters).
Section 1722(b) (relating to enforcement and effect of orders and process).
Section 1722(c) (relating to time limitations).
Section 1725 (relating to establishment of fees and charges).
Section 1726 (relating to establishment of taxable costs).
Section 1728 (relating to recognition of related organizations).
The provisions of subsection (a) shall also apply to other rules and orders to the extent prescribed by general rule.
(Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, eff. 60 days)
1978 Amendment.
Act 53 amended subsec. (a).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 17 - Governance of the System › Section 1703 - Meeting procedures

§ 1703. Meeting procedures.
The Supreme Court and all other agencies and units of the unified judicial system when exercising the powers to recommend or adopt general rules or other orders in the nature of regulations shall be an agency within the meaning of the act of July 19, 1974 (P.L.486, No.175), referred to as the Public Agency Open Meeting Law.
(Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, eff. 60 days)
1978 Amendment.
Act 53 added section 1703.
Constitutionality.
Section 1703 was declared unconstitutional on November 14, 1978, by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in a letter to the Governor and the General Assembly. See In re 42 Pa.C.S. § 1703, 482 Pa. 522, 394 A.2d 444.
References in Text.
The act of July 19, 1974, P.L.486, No.175, referred to as the Public Agency Open Meeting Law, referred to in this section, was repealed by the act of July 3, 1986, P.L.388, No.84, known as the Sunshine Act. The Sunshine Act was repealed by the act of October 15, 1998, P.L.729, No.93. The subject matter is now contained in Chapter 7 of Title 65 (relating to open meetings).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 17 - Governance of the System › Section 1721 - Delegation of powers

§ 1721. Delegation of powers.
(a) General rule.--
The Supreme Court may from time to time delegate to any agency or unit of the unified judicial system such of the supervisory and administrative powers of the court, including the powers specified in this subchapter, as may be specified by general rule.
(b) Exception.--
Any power based in whole or in part upon authority conferred by any provision of this title or other statutory authority shall not be delegated by the Supreme Court to any agency or unit other than:
(1) A Statewide council which meets the requirements of section 3529(d) (relating to definition).
(2) The Court Administrator of Pennsylvania.
(3) Any other government unit within the system created by the Constitution of Pennsylvania or by statute. A body created pursuant to section 1730 (relating to boards, councils, commissions and committees), other than the council specified by paragraph (1), shall not be deemed to be created by statute for the purposes of this paragraph.
(Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, eff. 60 days)
Cross References.
Section 1721 is referred to in sections 102, 1702 of this title; section 1122 of Title 16 (Counties); section 1306 of Title 23 (Domestic Relations).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 17 - Governance of the System › Section 1723 - General supervisory and administrative authority

§ 1723. General supervisory and administrative authority.
The governing authority shall exercise general supervisory and administrative authority over all courts and magisterial district judges.
(Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1618, No.207, eff. 60 days)
2004 Amendment.
See section 29 of Act 207 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to construction of law.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 17 - Governance of the System › Section 1725.2 - Assumption of summary conviction costs by county

§ 1725.2. Assumption of summary conviction costs by county.
(a) Division of costs.--
In every case of summary conviction in which the evidence is not sufficient to convict and the defendant is dismissed, there shall be no costs imposed if the prosecutor is a police officer engaged as such in the employ of this Commonwealth or of any of its political subdivisions. In all other cases, the costs may be imposed on the prosecutor or by the defendant if so permitted by law.
(b) Costs where default occurs.--
In every case of summary conviction in which the defendant is convicted and sentenced to jail in default of the payment of the fine and costs imposed, the costs of prosecution shall be borne by the county.
(c) County of the second class.--
In any case before a salaried magistrate where costs are borne by a county of the second class, the costs chargeable to the county shall be one-half of the costs set forth in section 1725.1(b) (relating to costs).
(July 20, 1979, P.L.157, No.52, eff. 60 days)
1979 Amendment.
Act 52 added section 1725.2.
Cross References.
Section 1725.2 is referred to in section 3571 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 17 - Governance of the System › Section 1725.4 - Fee increases and automation fee

§ 1725.4. Fee increases and automation fee.
(a) Increasing existing fees.--
(1) In counties of the second class A and the third through eighth class, including home rule counties of the same class, the clerk of courts may increase any fee or charge that exists as of the effective date of this section with the approval of the president judge. The amount of any increase may not be greater than the aggregate of the consumer price index from the month in which the fee was last established through June 1998.
(2) The amount of any fee or charge increased pursuant to paragraph (1) may be increased every three years, provided that the amount of the increase may not be greater than the percentage of increase in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Workers for the immediate three years preceding the last increase in the fee or charge.
(b) Automation fee for clerk of courts office.--
In addition to any other fee authorized by law, an automation fee of not more than $5 may be charged and collected by the clerk of courts of counties of the second class A and the third through eighth class, including home rule counties of the same class, for the initiation of any action or legal proceeding. The automation fee shall be deposited into a special clerk of courts automation fund established in each county. Moneys in the special fund shall be used solely for the purpose of automation and continued automation update of the office of the clerk of courts.
(June 22, 2000, P.L.333, No.36, eff. 60 days)
2000 Amendment.
Act 36 added section 1725.4.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 17 - Governance of the System › Section 1725.5 - Booking center fee

§ 1725.5. Booking center fee.
(a) Imposition.--
Following the adoption of a countywide booking center plan, a person may, in addition to any other fines, penalties or costs imposed by law, be required by the court to pay a booking center fund fee of no more than $300 if the person:
(1) Is placed on probation without verdict pursuant to section 17 of the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act.
(2) Receives Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition for, pleads guilty to or nolo contendere to or is convicted of a crime under the following:
(i) 18 Pa.C.S. § 106(a) (relating to classes of offenses).
(ii) 75 Pa.C.S. § 3735 (relating to homicide by vehicle while driving under influence).
(iii) 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802 (relating to driving under influence of alcohol or controlled substance).
(iv) A violation of The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act.
(b) Disposition.--
The fee under subsection (a) shall be paid to the county and deposited into a special central or regional booking center fund established in the county. Moneys in the special fund shall be used solely for the implementation of a countywide booking center plan under section 1725.6 (relating to countywide booking center plan) and the start-up, operation or maintenance of a booking center.
(c) Other laws.--
The booking center fee shall be imposed notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary.
(Sept. 25, 2008, P.L.1026, No.81, eff. 180 days)
2008 Amendment.
Act 81 added section 1725.5.
Cross References.
Section 1725.5 is referred to in section 1725.6 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 17 - Governance of the System › Section 1725.7 - Petition for expungement or order for limited access fee

§ 1725.7. Petition for expungement or order for limited access fee.
(a) General rule.--
In addition to any other fee authorized by law, a person who files a petition for expungement under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9122 (relating to expungement) or a petition for an order for limited access under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9122.1 (relating to order for limited access) shall pay a fee of $132 to the clerk of courts at the time of filing.
(b) Distribution.--
The clerk of courts shall ensure that the fee is distributed as follows:
(1) One-quarter to the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts.
(2) One-quarter to the Pennsylvania State Police.
(3) One-quarter to the district attorney of the county.
(4) One-quarter to the clerk of courts.
(Feb. 16, 2016, P.L.10, No.5, eff. 270 days)
2016 Amendment.
Act 5 added section 1725.7.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 17 - Governance of the System › Section 1726 - Establishment of taxable costs

§ 1726. Establishment of taxable costs.
(a) Standards for costs.--
The governing authority shall prescribe by general rule the standards governing the imposition and taxation of costs, including the items which constitute taxable costs, the litigants who shall bear such costs, and the discretion vested in the courts to modify the amount and responsibility for costs in specific matters. All system and related personnel shall be bound by such general rules. In prescribing such general rules, the governing authority shall be guided by the following considerations, among others:
(1) Attorney's fees are not an item of taxable costs except to the extent authorized by section 2503 (relating to right of participants to receive counsel fees).
(2) The prevailing party should recover his costs from the unsuccessful litigant except where the:
(i) Costs relate to the existence, possession or disposition of a fund and the costs should be borne by the fund.
(ii) Question involved is a public question or where the applicable law is uncertain and the purpose of the litigants is primarily to clarify the law.
(iii) Application of the rule would work substantial injustice.
(3) The imposition of actual costs or a multiple thereof may be used as a penalty for violation of general rules or rules of court.
(b) Private collection agencies.--
The governing authority shall have the option of turning over delinquent accounts to private collection agencies which shall be selected through the competitive bidding process.
(Dec. 18, 1992, P.L.1269, No.167, eff. imd.)
Cross References.
Section 1726 is referred to in sections 1702, 3542 of this title; section 3345.1 of Title 75 (Vehicles).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 17 - Governance of the System › Section 1726.1 - Forensic examination costs for sexual offenses

§ 1726.1. Forensic examination costs for sexual offenses.
The cost of a forensic rape examination or other physical examination conducted for the purpose of gathering evidence in any criminal investigation and prosecution under 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 31 (relating to sexual offenses) and the cost to provide medications prescribed to the victim therein shall not be charged to the victim. If appropriate insurance is unavailable, reimbursement may be sought pursuant to the provisions of section 477.9 of the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929.
(Sept. 26, 1995, 1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1056, No.20, eff. 60 days)
1995 Amendment.
Act 20, 1st Sp.Sess., added section 1726.1.
References in Text.
Section 477.9 of the act of April 9, 1929, P.L.177, No.175, known as The Administrative Code of 1929, referred to in this section, was repealed by the act of November 24, 1998, P.L.882, No.111, known as the Crime Victims Act. The subject matter is now contained in Act 111.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 17 - Governance of the System › Section 1726.2 - Criminal prosecutions involving domestic violence

§ 1726.2. Criminal prosecutions involving domestic violence.
(a) General rule.--
In any criminal prosecution of an offense related to an incident involving domestic violence, of any type or grade, whether the charges were filed by private criminal complaint, by the police or by the district attorney, no fees, costs or fines associated with the filing of the criminal charges, the issuance or service of a warrant, protection order or subpoena and other generated costs shall be charged to the victim.
(b) Definition.--
For purposes of this section, an offense related to an incident involving domestic violence shall be defined as any of the offenses or crimes set forth in Title 18 (relating to crimes and offenses), where the alleged perpetrator and victim have one of the relationships set forth in the definition of "family or household member" in 23 Pa.C.S. § 6102 (relating to definitions) or are persons who reside or resided temporarily or permanently in the same dwelling.
(Sept. 26, 1995, 1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1056, No.20, eff. 60 days)
1995 Amendment.
Act 20, 1st Sp.Sess., added section 1726.2.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 17 - Governance of the System › Section 1727 - Budget and financial matters

§ 1727. Budget and financial matters.
The governing authority shall have power to:
(1) Review the tentative budget request of the system prepared by the Administrative Office pursuant to section 3522 (relating to preparation of tentative budget request), to make such modifications therein as in its judgment are necessary or desirable, and to approve a final budget request of the system pursuant to Subchapter B of Chapter 35 (relating to Judicial Department budget and finance).
(2) Approve or disapprove requests for the purchase from funds appropriated to the system of goods or services by personnel of the system, including the rental of space, and requests for the construction or modification of Commonwealth facilities to be utilized by the system.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 17 - Governance of the System › Section 1728 - Recognition of related organizations

§ 1728. Recognition of related organizations.
(a) General rule.--
The governing authority shall have power on application to identify the several conferences or associations which are the most broadly representative of each of the following groups:
(1) Judges of the courts of common pleas, community courts and Philadelphia Municipal Court.
(2) Magisterial district judges.
(3) Members of the bar of this Commonwealth.
If the governing authority shall approve the organic law of the conference or association insofar as it relates to matters affecting the system, the governing authority may by general rule designate the applicant as the recognized conference or association of such group for the purposes of this title and any other provision of law.
(b) Changes in recognition.--
The governing authority may transfer recognition from one conference or association of a group to another such conference or association whenever the governing authority shall find that the circumstances warrant such change and shall revoke the designation of any conference or association if it shall find that such conference or association would not be designated a recognized conference or association if then making application therefor.
(c) Expenses.--
The governing authority may authorize the payment of the expenses of personnel of the system incident to participation in the work of a recognized conference or association and may make grants for the support of the work thereof.
(Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, eff. 60 days; Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1618, No.207, eff. 60 days)
2004 Amendment.
Act 207 amended subsec. (a). See section 29 of Act 207 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to construction of law.
Cross References.
Section 1728 is referred to in section 1702 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 17 - Governance of the System › Section 1729 - Conferences and institutes

§ 1729. Conferences and institutes.
The governing authority shall have power by general rule or by order to provide for the organization and convening on a regular or special basis of a Judicial Conference of Pennsylvania, institutes and joint councils on sentencing, and such other informational and educational conferences and institutes as the governing authority may find to be necessary or desirable for the prompt, fair and efficient administration of justice, and to require the attendance of such personnel of the system as shall be designated by or pursuant to such general rules or orders. The governing authority may cooperate with other states and the Federal Government in the convening, organization and maintenance of conferences and institutes authorized by this section.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 17 - Governance of the System › Section 1730 - Boards, councils, commissions and committees

§ 1730. Boards, councils, commissions and committees.
The governing authority shall have power by general rules or by order to establish and discontinue boards, councils, commissions, committees or other bodies composed of personnel of the system and other persons to consider, report or take action on any subject specified in such general rules or order affecting the organization or operation of the unified judicial system and the offices related to and serving the system.
Existing Boards, Etc.
See section 14 of Act 142 of 1976 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to the continuation of existing judicial boards, commissions and committees.
Cross References.
Section 1730 is referred to in section 1721 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 17 - Governance of the System › Section 1742 - Exclusive jurisdiction of Supreme Court

§ 1742. Exclusive jurisdiction of Supreme Court.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction to hear any challenge to or to render a declaratory judgment concerning the constitutionality of this subchapter. The Supreme Court is authorized to take such action as it deems appropriate, consistent with the Supreme Court retaining jurisdiction over such a matter, to find facts or to expedite a final judgment in connection with such a challenge or request for declaratory relief.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 18 - Compensation (Repealed) › Section 1801 - § 1810 - (Repealed)

2007 Repeal.
Chapter 18 (§§ 1801 - 1810) was repealed July 13, 2007, P.L.92, No.30, effective immediately. Similar subject matter is now contained in Subchapter C of Chapter 17.
2005 Repeal.
Chapter 18 (§§ 1801 - 1810) was added July 7, 2005, P.L.201, No.44, and repealed November 16, 2005, P.L.385, No.72, effective immediately. The repeal was declared unconstitutional at 905 A.2d 918 (2006).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 19 - Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts › Extra - Chapter Notes

Enactment.
Chapter 19 was added July 9, 1976, P.L.586, No.142, effective 60 days from the date
            of final enactment of the act of April 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 19 - Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts › Section 1901 - Court Administrator of Pennsylvania

§ 1901. Court Administrator of Pennsylvania.
The Supreme Court shall appoint and may remove a Court Administrator of Pennsylvania.
Cross References.
Section 1901 is referred to in section 102 of this title; section 101 of Title 2 (Administrative Law and Procedure).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 19 - Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts › Section 1902 - Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts

§ 1902. Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts.
A reference in any statute to the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts shall be deemed a reference to the Court Administrator of Pennsylvania who shall, either personally, by deputy, by other duly authorized personnel of the system, or by duly authorized agent, exercise the powers and perform the duties by statute vested in and imposed upon the Administrative Office.
Cross References.
Section 1902 is referred to in section 102 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 19 - Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts › Section 1903 - Staff

§ 1903. Staff.
The Supreme Court may appoint such subordinate administrators and staff as may be necessary and proper for the prompt and proper disposition of the business of all courts and magisterial district judges.
(Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1618, No.207, eff. 60 days)
2004 Amendment.
See section 29 of Act 207 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to construction of law.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 19 - Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts › Section 1906 - Senior judge operational support grants (Expired)

§ 1906. Senior judge operational support grants (Expired).
2017 Expiration.
Section 1906 expired June 30, 2017. See Act 79 of 2012.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 19 - Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts › Section 1907 - Deteriorated real property education and training program for judges

§ 1907. Deteriorated real property education and training program for judges.
The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts may develop and implement annual and ongoing education and training programs for judges, including magisterial district judges, regarding the laws of this Commonwealth relating to deteriorated real property and the economic impact that such properties have upon municipalities. The education and training program shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) The importance and connection of code violations and crime.
(2) Time-in-fact violations as they relate to code violations.
(3) Conduct of witnesses in prosecuting code violations.
(4) Limiting continuances in code violations.
(5) Use of indigency hearings in the prosecution of code violations.
(Oct. 27, 2010, P.L.875, No.90, eff. 180 days)
2010 Amendment.
Act 90 added section 1907.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 21 - Judicial Boards and Commissions › Extra - Chapter Notes

Enactment.
Chapter 21 was added July 9, 1976, P.L.586, No.142, effective 60 days from the date
            of final enactment of the act of April 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53.
Enactment.
Subchapter A was added July 2, 1993, P.L.395, No.56, effective August 16, 1993.
Prior Provisions.
Former Subchapter A, which related to the Judicial Inquiry and Review Board, was added
            July 9, 1976, P.L.586, No.142, and repealed July 2, 1993, P.L.395, No.56, effective
            August 16, 1993.
Cross References.
Subchapter D is referred to in sections 3111, 3113 of this title.
Cross References.
Subchapter E is referred to in section 8854 of Title 53 (Municipalities Generally).
Enactment.
Subchapter F was added October 5, 1980, P.L.693, No.142, effective in 60 days.
Enactment.
Subchapter G was added May 6, 2014, P.L.644, No.43, effective in 60 days.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 21 - Judicial Boards and Commissions › Section 2101 - Judicial Conduct Board

§ 2101. Judicial Conduct Board.
(a) General rule.--
In accordance with section 18 of Article V of the Constitution of Pennsylvania, the Judicial Conduct Board shall be an independent board within the Judicial Branch and shall consist of 12 persons selected as provided in this subchapter.
(b) Seal.--
The Judicial Conduct Board shall have a seal engraved with its name and such other inscription as may be specified by board rule. A facsimile or preprinted seal may be used for all purposes in lieu of the original seal.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 21 - Judicial Boards and Commissions › Section 2102 - Composition of board

§ 2102. Composition of board.
(a) General rule.--
The Judicial Conduct Board shall consist of:
(1) A judge of the Superior Court or the Commonwealth Court in regular active service appointed by the Supreme Court.
(2) A magisterial district judge, who need not be a member of the bar of this Commonwealth, appointed by the Supreme Court.
(3) A nonjudge member of the bar of this Commonwealth appointed by the Supreme Court.
(4) Three nonlawyer electors appointed by the Supreme Court.
(5) A judge of the courts of common pleas in regular active service appointed by the Governor.
(6) Two nonjudge members of the bar of this Commonwealth appointed by the Governor.
(7) Three nonlawyer electors appointed by the Governor.
(b) Qualifications.--
All members of the board must be residents of this Commonwealth. No more than three of the six members appointed by the Supreme Court may be registered in the same political party. No more than three of the six members appointed by the Governor may be registered in the same political party. Membership of a judge or magisterial district judge shall terminate if the member ceases to hold the judicial position that qualified the member for the appointment. Membership shall terminate if a member attains a position that would have rendered the member ineligible for appointment at the time of the appointment. No member may serve more than four consecutive years but may be reappointed after a lapse of one year.
(c) Terms of office.--
The members of the board shall serve for terms of four years.
(d) Vacancies.--
A vacancy shall be filled by the respective appointing authority for the remainder of the term to which the member was appointed.
(e) Restrictions on activities of members.--
No member of the board, during the member's term, may hold office in a political party or political organization. Except for a judicial member, no member of the board, during the member's term, may hold a compensated public office or public appointment. The board shall prescribe general rules governing the conduct of members. A member may be removed by the board for a violation of the rules governing the conduct of members.
(f) Expenses.--
All members shall be reimbursed for expenses necessarily incurred in the discharge of their official duties.
(Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1618, No.207, eff. 60 days)
2004 Amendment.
Act 207 amended subsecs. (a) and (b). See section 29 of Act 207 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to construction of law.
Special Provisions in Appendix.
See section 11 of Act 56 of 1993 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to terms of initial members of Judicial Conduct Board.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 21 - Judicial Boards and Commissions › Section 2104 - Staff and operations

§ 2104. Staff and operations.
The Judicial Conduct Board shall appoint a chief counsel and other staff, prepare and administer its own budget as provided by law, exercise supervisory and administrative authority over all board staff and board functions, establish and promulgate its own rules of procedure, prepare and disseminate an annual report and take other actions as are necessary to ensure its efficient operation. The budget request of the board shall be made by the board as a separate item in the request submitted by the Supreme Court on behalf of the Judicial Board to the General Assembly.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 21 - Judicial Boards and Commissions › Section 2105 - Powers and duties

§ 2105. Powers and duties.
The Judicial Conduct Board shall exercise the powers and perform the duties vested in and imposed upon the board by section 18 of Article V of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and Chapter 33 (relating to discipline, removal and retirement of judicial officers) and any other powers and duties vested in and imposed upon the board by law.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 21 - Judicial Boards and Commissions › Section 2106 - Official immunity

§ 2106. Official immunity.
Members of the Judicial Conduct Board and its chief counsel and staff shall be absolutely immune from suit for all conduct in the course of their official duties. No civil action or disciplinary complaint predicated upon the filing of a complaint or other documents with the board or testimony before the board may be maintained against any complainant, witness or counsel.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 21 - Judicial Boards and Commissions › Section 2121 - Jury selection commissions

§ 2121. Jury selection commissions.
Except in the first judicial district, the jury selection commission in each county shall consist of three persons selected as provided in this subchapter or as provided by home rule charter.
(June 26, 1980, P.L.266, No.78, eff. imd.)