§ 3111. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the meanings given to them in this section: “Bail commissioner.” An arraignment court magistrate of the Philadelphia Municipal Court. “Board.” The board existing under Subchapter D of Chapter 21 (relating to Minor Judiciary Education […]
§ 3112. Course of instruction and examination required. Magisterial district judges, bail commissioners and judges who are not members of the bar of this Commonwealth shall complete a course of training and instruction in the duties of their respective offices and pass an examination prior to assuming office. (Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, eff. 60 […]
§ 3113. Content of course of instruction and examination. (a) General rule.–Subject to the approval of the Supreme Court, the board shall prescribe and approve the subject matter and the examination for the course of training and instruction required by this subchapter. The staff authorized by Subchapter D of Chapter 21 (relating to minor judiciary […]
§ 3114. Admission of interested persons. In addition to those required by this subchapter to complete the course of training and instruction and successfully pass an examination prior to assuming office, any interested person may apply to the board to be enrolled in the course of training and instruction and take the examination. Any such […]
§ 3115. Certification of successful completion of course of training. Upon the successful completion of the course of training and instruction and examination, the Administrative Office shall issue to a person elected or appointed as a magisterial district judge, arraignment court magistrate or judge a certificate in the form prescribed by the board, certifying that […]
§ 3116. Effect of failure to obtain certificate. In the event that any magisterial district judge or judge fails to file the certificate provided for by section 3115 (relating to certification of successful completion of course of training) in the manner therein provided within nine months after the magisterial district judge’s or judge’s election or […]
§ 3117. Expenses. The course of training and instruction required by this subchapter shall be provided at the expense of the Commonwealth. (Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, eff. 60 days)
§ 3118. Continuing education requirement. (a) Magisterial district judges.– (1) Every magisterial district judge shall complete a continuing education program each year equivalent to not less than 32 hours per year in such courses or programs as are approved by the board. One such course must be in the identification and reporting of suspected child […]
§ 3119. Rules and regulations. The board shall have the power to promulgate, with the approval of the Supreme Court, such rules and regulations as are necessary to carry out its duties under this subchapter. (Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, eff. 60 days; Oct. 9, 2008, P.L.1352, No.98, eff. 60 days)
