This section covers rules regarding the reappointment of magisterial district judges and the election process for Commonwealth Court judges in Pennsylvania. It specifies that a resigned magisterial district judge cannot be reappointed to their unexpired term and details voting procedures for electing multiple judges. The law also references amendments and cross-references related sections.
No, a magisterial district judge who resigns cannot be reappointed to the unexpired term according to Pennsylvania law.
Voters can vote for no more than half of the judges if the total is even, or a majority if the total is odd. The highest vote-getters up to the number of judges to be elected are chosen.
The laws have been amended in 1980 and 2004, including provisions about judge reappointment and election procedures.
Cross-references are made to sections 3131, 3132, and 3153 within the Pennsylvania Title 42 judicial laws.