This section outlines restrictions on judicial salaries, stating that judges cannot receive increases based on U.S. federal court salary changes after a certain date. It grants the Pennsylvania Supreme Court exclusive jurisdiction over constitutional challenges to this subchapter. Additionally, it details the appointment and role of the Court Administrator of Pennsylvania and the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts.
No, Pennsylvania judges cannot receive salary increases based on any increase in the U.S. District Court or U.S. Magistrate Judge salaries that occur after the law's effective date.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has exclusive jurisdiction to hear any challenges or requests for declaratory judgments regarding the constitutionality of this subchapter.
The Court Administrator, appointed and removable by the Supreme Court, oversees administrative functions of the courts and exercises powers as prescribed by law.
It is a reference to the office managed by the Court Administrator, responsible for administrative functions of the Pennsylvania courts system.