Part 1 · Scope Of Rules, Construction And Definitions, Local Rules

Rule 116. General Supervisory Powers of President Judge

Amended March 3, 2004 (current)

The President Judge shall be responsible for ensuring that the judicial district is in compliance with the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure, other rules, and statutes, applicable to the minor judiciary, courts, clerks of courts, and court administrators.

Comment

By this rule, the Supreme Court is imposing on the president judges the responsibility of supervising their respective judicial districts to ensure compliance with the statewide Rules of Criminal Procedure, other rules, and statutes.

See 42 Pa.C.S. § § 2756 and 2757 concerning the duties of the clerks of courts.

Official Note

Adopted March 3, 2004, effective July 1, 2004.

Committee Explanatory Reports:

Final Report explaining new Rule 116 published with the Court’s Order at 34 Pa.B. 1561 (March 20, 2004).