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More NewsJCB Hires New Chief CounselRobert A. Graci has taken over as chief counsel of the Pennsylvania Judicial Conduct Board. October 12, 2012 Robert A. Graci has taken over as chief counsel of the Pennsylvania Judicial Conduct Board. The JCB’s previous chief counsel, Joseph A. Massa, Jr., will retire at the end of the year.
PMC Nominates Temple Law Dean JoAnne Epps as 2012 Distinguished Daughter of PennsylvaniaPMC nominated longtime friend and supporter JoAnne Epps as a 2012 Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania. October 10, 2012
Court of Judicial Discipline Finds Matter of DisreputeThe Court of Judicial Discipline found that former Philadelphia Traffic Court Judge Willie F. Singletary brought the judicial office into disrepute when he showed photographs of his genitals on his cell phone to a Philadelphia Parking Authority contractor. October 10, 2012 Don't Target JudgesToday’s Philadelphia Daily News features a letter from PMC Executive Director Lynn Marks criticizing the practice of threatening to remove judges from the bench based on controversial decisions. October 8, 2012 Orie Melvin's Trial Set for Jan. 23The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Justice Joan Orie Melvin’s trial date has been set for January 23, 2013. October 8, 2012 Judge Sets Example for Jury DutyAcknowledging the fundamental importance of serving on a jury, Cambria County Judge Linda Fleming reported for jury duty on Thursday. October 5, 2012 Acknowledging the fundamental importance of serving on a jury, Cambria County Judge Linda Fleming reported for jury duty on Thursday. She didn’t use her status as a judge to get out of the obligation. Superior Court to Post Unpublished Memorandum Decisions to Achieve Transparency and AccessibilityAccording to an article in the Legal Intelligencer (subscription required), the Superior Court will begin to post unpublished memorandum decisions online. October 4, 2012 Increasing Juror DiversityCambria County President Judge Timothy Creany is implementing a plan to create a more diverse pool of potential jurors. October 1, 2012 Cambria County President Judge Timothy Creany is implementing a plan to create a more diverse pool of potential jurors. Supreme Court Rejects Judge's Bid to Get Back on the BenchThe Pennsylvania Supreme Court has unanimously affirmed a verdict of the Court of Judicial Discipline permanently removing Allentown Magisterial District Judge, Maryesther S. Merlo from the bench. October 1, 2012 Goodbye, GoodmanIf you read any post on www.judgesonmerit.org, please read Moving Forward posted by outgoing PMC & PMCAction Deputy Director Shira Goodman. It sums up – in vintage Shira persuasion – the challenges of working for constitutional change. September 28, 2012 If you read any post on <a style="color: rgb( |
Information About ...Upcoming Judicial Elections in PATo learn more about the current judicial elections in Pennsylvania, visit our Current Pennsylvania Elections page. The Status of Merit Selection Efforts in PennsylvaniaTo learn about efforts and progress toward changing the way we select judges in Pennsylvania, visit our merit selection page. Judicial Discipline SystemTo read PMC's Report and recommendations for improving the Judicial Discipline System, click here. The Court SystemFor questions about your local courts and court procedures, use our county court finder to find contact information for the offices who can best answer your questions. Navigating -- or Getting Through -- the Pennsylvania CourtsFor questions about what happens during a court case, court procedures, and the litigation process, visit our new Guide for Court Users. Jury DutyFor questions about jury duty, visit our jury duty guide. To find your county jury services office, click here. Contact UsWe'd like to hear from you. |
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