Pennsylvania law sections 2775 and 2776 outline the staffing and administrative procedures for the orphans' court division. They specify the appointment, removal, and duties of staff and solicitors, as well as the filing requirements for matters in the court. These provisions ensure proper management and legal handling within the orphans' court system.
The clerk of the orphans' court division can appoint deputies and administrative staff with court approval, including a solicitor who must be a member of the Pennsylvania bar.
The solicitor advises on legal matters submitted by the clerk and conducts litigation when required by the court.
The clerk may set staff compensation and duties unless fixed by a county salary board, in which case the clerk participates as a member.
All matters to be heard or decided in the orphans' court division must be filed or transferred to the clerk's office.