Pennsylvania law 42 Pa.C.S. § 2735 authorizes the prothonotary to appoint necessary staff, including a solicitor, and set their compensation and duties. Section 2736 specifies that most legal documents must be filed with the prothonotary, except those designated for other court offices. The law also allows amendments to these provisions.
The prothonotary can appoint deputies, administrative staff, and a solicitor to assist with legal matters and court procedures.
Yes, the prothonotary may fix staff compensation unless it is determined by a county salary board, of which the prothonotary is a member.
Most legal matters and documents required or authorized to be filed in the court of common pleas must be filed with the prothonotary, except those specified for other court offices.
Yes, documents specified in sections 2756 and 2776, relating to other court and orphans' court divisions, are filed elsewhere.