Pennsylvania law outlines the powers and duties of the clerk of the courts, including administering oaths, affixing seals, and entering judgments. It also establishes the role of the clerk of the orphans' court division in each county, including in multicounty districts. The law ensures these clerks perform essential administrative and judicial functions as mandated by law.
The clerk administers oaths, affixes court seals, enters judgments, and performs other duties as mandated by law or court rules.
The clerk of the orphans' court division manages administrative tasks for the orphans' court in each county, including in multicounty districts.
No, the clerk is only authorized to perform duties related to their office, such as administering oaths and affixing seals, unless law or court rules specify otherwise.
Yes, each county has a designated clerk of the orphans' court division, serving as the official clerk for that jurisdiction.