This law section establishes the Juvenile Court Judges' Commission in Pennsylvania, detailing its composition, appointment process, and operational structure. It defines key terms like 'Commission' and 'Commissioner' and outlines the appointment, tenure, and staffing procedures for the commission. The purpose is to support juvenile courts through governance and administrative functions.
The commission supports and oversees juvenile courts in Pennsylvania by providing governance, administrative assistance, and ensuring effective juvenile justice procedures.
Members are appointed by the Governor from a list of juvenile court judges submitted by the Chief Justice of Pennsylvania.
Initially, members serve terms of one to three years, but after the first appointments, all members serve three-year terms.
No, during their employment, assistants and staff are prohibited from practicing law in juvenile courts in Pennsylvania.