About PMC
Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts (PMC) is a statewide, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to reform Pennsylvania's courts in order to achieve the ideal of fair and impartial courts to which all can come for justice. Read More>>
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- February 3, 2012
The Legal Intelligencer has reported that the First Judicial District's request to add another story to the Philadelphia family courthouse has been approved.
- February 2, 2012
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review is reporting that Pennsylvania State Senator Jane Orie requested that jurors in her retrial be sequestered. She is being retried on charges of having used state employees to perform political work on her behalf.
- February 1, 2012
A Daily News editorial strongly endorsed Merit Selection of Pennsylvania’s judges. The paper argued that no litigant can be confident in the fairness and impartiality of the courts when our system of selecting judges requires massive fundraising efforts during judicial campaigns.
Using the Courts
Being in court can be confusing and overwhelming. PMC provides information and resources to help you better understand and navigate the court system.
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Choosing Judges
Only the most qualified individuals – based on legal skill, experience, temperament and reputation for fairness, impartiality and independence – should become judges. The process of selecting judges is extremely important in ensuring that such people reach the bench. PMC works to bring Pennsylvania a judicial selection system that can achieve this goal.
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The Jury System
The jury is the cornerstone of the American Justice System. PMC works to keep the jury system strong, by increasing the numbers of citizens who serve, expanding the diversity of our jury pools and working with the courts to make jury duty a satisfying experience.
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Eliminating Bias
Bias in the justice system remains a persistent problem. PMC works with local, state and national partners to eliminate all forms of bias from our courts.
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