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Pennsylvania Magisterial Districts
The Pennsylvania Magisterial Districts are minor courts in Pennsylvania that deal with small claims, landlord-tenant disputes, traffic cases and minor criminal matters. Magisterial district judges chosen in competitive elections for six-year terms. There are 546 magisterial district judges throughout the state.[1][2]
See also
- News: Pennsylvania Supreme Court prepares to eliminate 40 district judges, February 27, 2012
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