Magisterial District Judge 05-02-26
Magisterial district judges (also referred to as MDJs or Magistrates) do not have to be lawyers but are required to pass a qualifying exam. Handle civil cases up to $12,000; responsible whether serious criminal cases go the Court of Common Pleas; handle preliminary arraignments and hearings; minor criminal offenses, land lord/tenant disputes, traffic citations and non-traffic ordinance violations. Responsible for setting and accepting bail, except in murder or voluntary manslaughter cases.Term: 6 years Salary: $109,973
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Beth Scagline-Mills
(Dem, Rep)