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1741 – Compensation Of Judges | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law details judge salaries, including initial pay, $1 increases, and annual cost-of-living adjustments based on CPI-U changes.

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Pennsylvania State Law

1741 – Compensation Of Judges

Pennsylvania Title 42 - Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 1741

Summary

Pennsylvania law sets the salary structure for various judges, ensuring they receive their previous salary plus a $1 increase and cost-of-living adjustments. It applies to judges elected or appointed after the law's effective date and those serving on that date. The law also mandates annual salary increases based on the Consumer Price Index.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania law details judge salaries, including initial pay, $1 increases, and annual cost-of-living adjustments based on CPI-U changes.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.