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County Court Judge in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
- Election date
- November 2, 2021
- Filing deadline
- March 10, 2021 - August 1, 2021
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County Court Judge
About this position
The Philadelphia Municipal Court is a court of limited jurisdiction and responsible for trying criminal offenses carrying maximum sentences of incarceration of five years or less, civil cases in which the amount is $10,000 or less for Small Claims; landlord-tenant cases; and $15,000 in real-estate and school-tax cases. The Municipal Court has initial jurisdiction in processing every adult criminal arrest in Philadelphia, and conducts preliminary hearings for most adult felony cases.
Position Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Partisan Type
partisan
Election Frequency
Every 6 years
Eligibility Requirements
Candidate must be a resident of the state for at least one year; a member of the state bar; and under the age of 75.
Filing Requirements
Filing Fee: $100. Signature Requirement: 1000.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Elections Division's office.
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