This law outlines the process for selecting and removing the Clerk of the Orphans' Court Division in Pennsylvania counties, including special provisions for Philadelphia. It mandates the existence of an office for the clerk, responsible for custody of the court's seal and performing official duties. The law also specifies that the clerk's office must be properly equipped and staffed to carry out its functions.
The clerk 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.
Yes, in Philadelphia, the Register of Wills serves ex officio as the Clerk of the Orphans' Court Division.
The clerk maintains custody of the court's seal, manages the office, and performs duties as mandated by law, including supervising office operations.
The clerk's office must be equipped with necessary accommodations, goods, and services to effectively perform its duties, as provided by county facilities.