Administrative Order Regarding Magisterial District Judges Specially Presiding

Overview of Administrative Order

This document is an administrative order issued by the Court of Common Pleas, Blair County (24th Judicial District), on March 20, 2020. It addresses the assignment of Magisterial District Judges to ensure court operations continue smoothly during a declared judicial emergency.

Key Details

• Issuing Authority: President Judge Elizabeth A. Doyle.
• Effective Date: March 20, 2020.
• Duration: The order remains in effect until further order of the court.

Directives

The court has issued the following orders pursuant to a Pennsylvania Supreme Court Order from March 18, 2020:

• Judge Reassignment: Magisterial District Judges within the 24th Judicial District are assigned to specially preside in any and all other Magisterial District Courts within the district.
• Purpose: This reassignment is intended to expedite court business.
• Authority: Judges presiding in this capacity hold the same power and authority as the Magisterial Judge of that specific district.