This law establishes the Pittsburgh Magistrates Court as a non-record court with 5 to 8 judges, designated by city ordinance. It clarifies the court's status, judges' roles, and session locations within Pittsburgh. The law also references special provisions related to construction and amendments.
It is a non-record court in Pittsburgh with 5 to 8 judges, handling local judicial matters as designated by city ordinance.
Judges are appointed by the city of Pittsburgh and are considered magisterial district judges for discipline and retirement purposes.
Sessions are held at locations within Pittsburgh designated by city ordinance.
It references special provisions related to the construction of the law and amendments, detailed in section 29 of Act 207.