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More NewsPost-Election MusingsSo, it’s the morning after and we’re doing our “Monday Morning Quarterbacking." Once again we're asking why we continue to elect judges this way. We think it’s time for Pennsylvanians to get the opportunity to decide whether there is a better way to pick judges. May 18, 2011 So, it’s the morning after. As expected, very low voter turnout yesterday. In the appellate court races, the Republican endorsed candidates won handily. The Democrat for Superior Court was running unopposed. PMC's Marks on PCN Tonight to Talk About Judicial ElectionsPMC Executive Director Lynn A. Marks will appear on PCN-TV's Call-In Show tonight to discuss today's judicial elections. May 17, 2011 PMC Executive Director Lynn A. Marks will appear on PCN-TV's Call-In Show tonight to discuss today's judicial elections. Also appearing will be Pennsylvania Bar Association President Matthew Creme and attorney Gary Hunt of Pittsburgh. The show will air at 7:00 pm. Judicial Elections Are Tuesday May 17Judicial elections are coming up on Tuesday May 17. Candidates are running to fill one vacancy on the Superior Court and one vacancy on the Commonwealth Court. You can get information about the elections on our Current Elections page. May 16, 2011 Judicial Elections are coming up on Tuesday May 17. Candidates are running to fill one vacancy on the Superior Court and one vacancy on the Commonwealth Court. In addition, there are contests to fill seats on many counties' Common Pleas Courts, Philadelphia Municipal Court and Magisterial District Judgeships throughout the Commonwealth. Information about the elections is Pennsylvania Senate Recognizes Juror Appreciation WeekIn a resolution adopted on Wednesday, May 11th, the Pennsylvania Senate has designated the week of May 16 through 22, 2011, as "Juror Appreciation Week" in the Commonwealth. In a resolution adopted on Wednesday, May 11th, the Pennsylvania Senate has designated the week of May 16 through 22, 2011, as "Juror Appreciation Week" in the Commonwealth. Pennsylvania's First Sex Offender Court Opens In PittsburghOn May 4th, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court announced the establishment of the Commonwealth's first specialized court designed specifically to handle sex crimes. The Sex Offender Court aims to increase community safety, by working to reduce recidivism among sex offenders. On May 4th, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court announced the establishment of the Commonwealth's first specialized court designed specifically to handle sex crimes. The Sex Offender Court aims to increase community safety, by working to reduce recidivism among sex offenders. PMC Supports Full Funding for the CourtsToday's Patriot-News explores the issue of court funding. PMC supports Chief Justice Castille's call for full funding of the courts. May 1, 2011 Today's Patriot-News explores the issue of court funding. Chief Justice Castille explained, “If we cannot pay judges and fund court operations ... PMC Calls for Court System to be Fully FundedPMC issued a press release urging the General Assembly and Governor to heed Chief Justice Castille's call to fully fund the court system. April 28, 2011 PMC issued a press release urging the General Assembly and Governor to heed Chief Justice Castille's call to fully fund the court system. PMC explained: "Courts and judges shouldn’t have to go “hat in hand” begging for dollars. Philadelphia Court Officials Ask For More City FundingPamela Dembe, president judge of Philadelphia's court system, appeared before City Council on Tuesday, to ask councilmembers to appropriate more court funding than the budget proposed by Mayor Nutter. Pamela Dembe, president judge of Philadelphia's court system, appeared before City Council on Tuesday, to ask councilmembers to appropriate more court funding than the budget proposed by Mayor Nutter. Pennsylvania Courts Facing Budget CrisisThe Pennsylvania Supreme Court has issued its annual report on the State of the Commonwealth’s Courts. This year's report focuses on the funding shortages that threaten the court's operations. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has issued its annual report on the State of the Commonwealth’s Courts. This year's report focuses on the funding shortages that threaten the courts' operations. E-Filing Coming to Appellate CourtsThe Legal Intelligencer announced that PA’s appellate court leaders are moving towards an electronic filing system. Tentatively, the plan is to have the system operational by the end of 2011. April 26, 2011 The Legal Intelligencer (subscription required) announced that PA’s ap |
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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