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  2. Judiciary of Pennsylvania - Wikipedia

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    Magisterial district courts divide up their jurisdiction by geographical location. Most such districts include several municipalities. Larger cities and municipalities may be divided. Magisterial district judges do not have to be lawyers; however, those who are not lawyers are required to complete a certification course prior to serving. The ...

  3. List of state and county courthouses in Pennsylvania

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    The magisterial district courts also resolve small civil disputes such as breaches of contracts, landlord-tenant issues, and torts, not exceeding a monetary recovery of $12,000 including expenses like lawyer's fees and filing fees. The court pictured is the 07-1-06 Magisterial District Court in Feasterville, Bucks County. Sullivan County Courthouse

  4. United States District Court for the Middle District of ...

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    The United States District Court for the District of Pennsylvania was one of the original 13 courts established by the Judiciary Act of 1789, 1 Stat. 73, on September 24, 1789. [2] [3] It was subdivided on April 20, 1818, by 3 Stat. 462, [2] [3] into the Eastern and Western Districts to be headquartered in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh ...

  5. Courts of Pennsylvania - Wikipedia

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    Superior Court of Pennsylvania (3 districts) [2] Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania [3] Pennsylvania Courts of Common Pleas (60 judicial districts) [4] Magisterial District Courts [5] Former colonial and state courts of Pennsylvania. Provincial Court (1684-1722) Orphans' Courts (1688-1968 when merged with Courts of Common Pleas) Justice of the ...

  6. Magisterial district judge in Wayne to resign so all 3 MDJs ...

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    Magisterial District Judge Bonnie L. Carney, one of three district judges serving Wayne County, has announced she will retire mid-term so that the three seats are not up for election ...

  7. Pennsylvania courts of common pleas - Wikipedia

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    The courts of common pleas are organized into 60 judicial districts, 53 comprising one of Pennsylvania's 67 counties, and seven comprising two counties. Each district has from one to 101 judges. Judges of the common pleas courts are elected to ten-year terms. A president judge and a court administrator serve in each judicial district. In ...

  8. List of courts of the United States - Wikipedia

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    Pennsylvania Courts of Common Pleas (60 judicial districts) [276] Magisterial District Courts [277] Former colonial and state courts of Pennsylvania. Provincial Court (1684-1722) Orphans' Courts (1688-1968 when merged with Courts of Common Pleas) Justice of the Peace Courts (1682 - now Magisterial District Courts) Court for the Trial of Negroes ...

  9. United States Department of Justice Civil Division - Wikipedia

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    The United States Department of Justice Civil Division represents the United States, its departments and agencies, members of Congress, cabinet officers, and other federal employees.