This law outlines the process for selecting and removing clerks of the courts in Pennsylvania counties, including specific provisions for Philadelphia. It also establishes the clerk's custody of the court seal and details the office's responsibilities and facilities. The law ensures proper administration and accessibility of court clerk offices across the state.
The clerk of the courts is selected and may be removed according to the procedures outlined in the Second Class County Code or the County Code, depending on the county. Philadelphia has its own selection process outlined by statute or home rule charter.
Yes, the clerk of the courts can be removed in the manner provided by the applicable county laws or statutes.
The clerk is responsible for maintaining custody of the court's seal, managing the court's office, and providing necessary facilities and services for court operations.
Yes, each county in Pennsylvania has an office of the clerk of the courts, supervised by the county's clerk, with facilities and services to support court functions.