This section of Pennsylvania law outlines the principles of judicial powers, the nature of courts as courts of record, and the use of official seals. It emphasizes the authority of the judicial system to perform necessary functions and clarifies that powers are derived from the Constitution and statutes. Additionally, it specifies that courts must have official seals for official documentation.
Pennsylvania law states that judicial powers are conferred to the system to perform all necessary functions within their jurisdiction, based on constitutional and statutory authority.
Yes, unless otherwise specified, all courts in Pennsylvania are courts of record, possessing the qualities and incidents of a court of record at common law.
A court seal is used to authenticate official documents and must include the court's name and other inscriptions as specified by rules or general regulations.
Yes, the law clarifies that powers are derived from the Pennsylvania Constitution and statutes, but it does not determine whether these powers are inherent in the courts or agencies.