Issue 2, 2018

newsletter of the administrative office of pa courts

Engaging families to combat truancy schools and magisterial district courts focus on improving school attendance.

1 1 Magisterial district courts: Engaging families to combat truancy

Research shows that roughly nine • The restriction of truancy 60-90 days, and if there are no further percent of Pennsylvania students are disciplinary actions that result problems, I’ll dismiss the case,” he said. habitually truant with many of these in excluding students from the truancy cases beginning in elementary regular classroom and middle school, according to the “We’re not just judges. Pennsylvania Department of Education. • Considerable discretion for magisterial district judges to In some of these cases, Following passage of a new truancy impose appropriate penalties in we’re social workers . . . law in 2016, Pennsylvania schools and individual cases. magisterial district courts continue to and counselors to these focus on improving school attendance Both Judge Corbett and Magisterial students.” using approaches that best help truant District Judge David H. Judy, from – Judge David Judy students by engaging their families Dauphin County, were involved in to support attendance and preserve discussions concerning the 2016 family unity. truancy law during their time as He said that more often than not in members of the Pennsylvania State truancy cases, there are deeper family Roundtable’s Educational Success and problems that explain the root of the “With the new truancy Truancy Workgroup launched in 2009. student’s attendance issues, and his goal is to help solve those problems law, truancy cases The group was tasked with identifying rather than just fine the student or the systemic issues in Pennsylvania have become more parent. manageable and we relating to truancy and outlining an approach for how to combat these “We’re not just judges. In some of have seen a reduction in issues – part of which was the these cases, we’re social workers . . . the number of truancy development of the new truancy law. and counselors to these students,” said Judge Judy. referrals to magisterial Judge Corbett said, “With the new district courts.” truancy law, truancy cases have Judge Corbett agreed that the majority – Judge Joanne Corbett become more manageable and we of truancy cases are the result of an have seen a reduction in the number of issue at home. She explained that a truancy referrals to magisterial district courts.” Magisterial District Judge Joanne P. Corbett, from Lackawanna County, said Pennsylvania schools are that often times attendance problems now mandated to hold school are adopted by younger siblings, and attendance improvement to prevent family truancy patterns, conferences with the student early intervention and discovering the and their family before any court root cause of truant behavior is critical. referral, but Judge Judy explained that truancy cases will go to The 2016 truancy law requires schools magisterial district courts when and courts to use approaches that the student/parent(s) are absent or identify and address attendance issues uncooperative. as early as possible using credible interventions. Among some of the When explaining how he handles law’s most significant changes to how those truancy cases brought truancy cases are handled include: before him, Judge Judy said, “I try to stress the importance of • The creation of procedures education and getting a high (including mandatory family school diploma and hopefully give notifications and school the student and parents a wake-up attendance improvement call. conferences) that schools must follow when handling both truant “If I’m getting cooperation, I’ll put the and habitually truant students with case on hold and review it again in court referral as the last resort

2 student’s attendance problems (CYS) school liaisons in Lackawanna Editors usually have a specific cause County who greatly assist the Stacey Witalec whether it’s a lack of reliable schools and courts in handling Kim Bathgate transportation, a need to work, an truancy cases early and effectively. inability to afford school uniforms or Writer a responsibility to care for younger The goal of any truancy case is to Casey Scheffler siblings. deter further attendance issues, address the root cause of the Contributors She went on to express appreciation problem and ultimately help the Patti Campbell for the Children and Youth Services student get on the right track. Rhonda Hocker Stephen Baldwin

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Interpreter Certification Photography Program continually engaged Justin Scott Court Administrator of PA in recruitment and outreach Tom Darr By Osvaldo R. Avilés, Assistant Court Administrator of PA Andrea B. Tuominen, Esq. Interpreter Certification Program administrator All content is collected, written Since its inception, AOPC’s worked closely with organizations and edited by the AOPC Interpreter Certification Program including: Communications Office (ICP) has continually strived to recruit unless noted. qualified candidates in all languages • The Pennsylvania Immigrant You may reach the office by calling: (717) 231-3300 for the interpreter roster to help the Citizenship Coalition • The Mayor’s Commission of Afro- or by emailing: judiciary provide access to court [email protected] services for all Pennsylvanians. Caribbean Affairs • Professional interpreter For more information about As the linguistic diversity in the organizations. Pennsylvania’s courts, visit the UJS Commonwealth continues to grow, website at: www.pacourts.us The program also regularly presents the program has focused interpreter Twitter feed for general court recruitment efforts on languages at different organizations throughout information is: @PACourts other than Spanish (LOTS). Pennsylvania to promote the use of qualified interpreters, explain the role Supreme Court of Pennsylvania The current interpreter roster of interpreters in legal settings and consists of over 200 interpreters educate the professional community Thomas G. Saylor representing 34 languages. The about the requirements of the Court Chief Justice of Pennsylvania majority of them are American Sign Interpreters and Administrative Language and Spanish interpreters, Proceedings Act (Act 172). Many of which are the two languages of these presentations are now aimed Justice highest demand in the court system. at familiarizing not only interpreters, However, as the demand for LOTS but also judges, administrators, Justice languages continues to grow, the legal community and other recruiting candidates that have the stakeholders with Act 172 and its necessary language and interpreting regulations. Justice skills to become qualified in languages such as Arabic, Korean, Interested parties can learn more Kevin M. Dougherty Nepali, Swahili and Vietnamese is about the ICP and how to qualify Justice imperative. as an interpreter on the judiciary’s website. David N. Wecht In an attempt to attract qualified Justice interpreters with the necessary {Osvaldo R. Avilés is the combination of skills, the ICP has Interpreter Certification Sallie Updyke Mundy done community outreach and Program administrator.} Justice more INFORMATION https://www.pacourts.us/ judicial-administration/court- programs/interpreter-program 3 4 Looking up court data just became easier

Data dashboards are used to identify court trends and are heavily relied upon by judges and court staff to manage court operations. In addition to being a valuable resource for court management, the dashboards also help to assure court data is easily accessible and transparent.

The AOPC recently redesigned the dashboard homepage and created six new data dashboards.

The new dashboards come as the latest in a series of interactive, digital data visuals that simplify how users look up court data. They allow court staff, researchers, reporters and the public to quickly sift through caseload data and analyze and interpret court statistics at a glance.

A wide range of caseload data is accessible through the dashboards including civil, criminal, magisterial district court, orphans’ court, custody and divorce, child dependency, paternity and support, juvenile delinquency, problem- solving courts and protection from abuse statistics.

Data are used by the judiciary in policy development, program evaluation and workload analysis – and also by organizations outside the judiciary including the Legislature and other county, state and federal agencies.

The AOPC publishes caseload statistics annually and this data is available both statewide and at the county level on the judiciary’s website at www.pacourts.us under the “Research and Statistics” page. more INFORMATION http://www.pacourts.us/news-and-statistics/ research-and-statistics/dashboard-table-of- contents 5 35% Jurists 33% AOPC sta

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“I need to give credit to the team,” Kutz said. “I’ve worked with an outstanding group of AOPC’s people and I am so proud of them.” Prior to being hired as a retirements and Human benefits counselor at the AOPC in 1989, Kutz worked at the Pennsylvania Treasury Department for seven years as an auditing Resources supervisor for public schools and State Employee Retirement Systems. director Kutz is a Cumberland County native, having grown up and lived his whole life in the area. Upon his retirement, Kutz said he is looking retires forward to spending time traveling with his Denise Parise wife and volunteering as much as he can.

David W. Kutz has retired as the director of “I love to talk with people when we travel,” Human Resources after nearly 29 years of Kutz said. “Everybody has a story and I exemplary service at the AOPC. love to hear them. It’s my favorite part of traveling.” In his 11 years as director, Kutz has worked hard to create a work culture that allows Kutz’s notable career truly illustrates the employees to perform their jobs unimpeded. success that comes with compassion and hard work. “We help people through some of their worst days, but we hope to treat everyone He is confident that he is leaving his with respect and help as best we can,” said department in the absolute best hands with Kutz. Denise S. Parise, who succeeded him as director of Human Resources and Hiliary When asked about his time as director, Kutz Bower, as assistant director of Human expressed the immense gratitude he has for Resources. his staff. Hiliary Bower

7 How to manage a high-profile trial Bill Cosby exits Montgomery County Courthouse

While no court hopes to be faced with distractions. Our mindset going into the courthouse, where time is often the daunting task of managing a high- our recent high-profile trials was - let spent planning for details like parking, profile trial, Montgomery and Centre the story be what happens inside the staffing, media placement, courtroom counties have found themselves courtroom, not outside of it,” Kehs logistics and security,” said Miknis. subject to this challenge recently and said. are sharing the lessons learned from Kehs also explained the logistical their experiences. “When a case attracts the challenges involved with handling the jurors in a high-profile trial including The AOPC/Communications office attention of local, state, accommodations for their security, spoke with Michael R. Kehs, Esq., national and international transportation, hotel, food, etc. district court administrator for news outlets, the preparation Montgomery County, and Kendra J. In addition to developing a website Miknis, district court administrator that goes into a typical specific to the trial, Montgomery for Centre County, to learn how they court hearing can change County most recently worked closely with the County Office of Public Safety were able to successfully manage significantly.” - Kendra Mikinis several high-profile cases - the to utilize the ReadyNotify alert system indictment of Bill Cosby, the Sandusky Kehs and Miknis agreed that there for all trial-related communications. trial and the death of Beta Theta Pi are three areas of focus that are most Kehs praised the system saying, “it pledge, Timothy Piazza at Penn State. important to ensure a smooth trial – worked like a charm.” logistics, decorum orders and media “The alert system allowed individuals Kehs said that while it might seem relations. improbable, high-profile cases can from both the media and the public arise anywhere, at any time, and they Logistics to sign up for alerts, while avoiding don’t necessarily have to involve the potential for inappropriate an international celebrity - a local With such an extensive amount of “responses” under a Twitter-like homicide or civil case can generate media attention and public interest account. widespread media interest just as surrounding them, high-profile cases “Individuals received alerts via the well. require an immense amount of logistical planning. app, text and/or e-mail within seconds “Our courts conduct trials every of transmission, and in this modern day, but the “high profile” part “Preparing for such cases come with media era, every second counts,” he encompasses all of the other, outside early mornings and late evenings at said. 8 (left) Press conference outside Montgomery County Courthouse (right) Satellite trucks outside the Centre County Courthouse

The Decorum Order

Miknis and Kehs both agreed that decorum orders are another essential part of ensuring court proceedings run smoothly.

These orders can include issues related to any prohibitions on electronic devices, seating availability, transmittal of information, etc.

Miknis explained that decorum orders allow for the Newsmedia and Broadcasters Associations were extremely media and public attending the hearing to have a clear helpful throughout the process and assisted the Court with understanding of what will and will not be permitted during press credentialing and communication with their members. the proceedings, and are crucial to maintaining order in the Final Thoughts courtroom. Kehs stressed the importance of remembering that the high- Media Relations profile trial is likely not the only event taking place at the “Developing a relationship with the media is critical to courthouse that day, and the regular business of the Court successfully managing a high-profile trial,” said Kehs. “AOPC must continue. Communications has already developed an outstanding “Cooperation on all fronts is critical to maintaining a sense of relationship with the media, so reach out to them for normalcy in the courthouse. Everyone needs to understand guidance.” that the entire justice system is “on trial” in these cases – we In agreement with Kehs, Miknis said the most important sink or swim together,” he said. part of effectively preparing for a high-profile case is having good working relationships with all parties involved, including the media. “If we do our jobs well, the story is the trial. If we do our jobs poorly, however, we become part “Since becoming Centre County’s District Court Administrator in 2015, I have worked with numerous visiting of the story.” - Michael Kehs and/or senior judges, Commonwealth attorneys, defense attorneys, news personalities and news producers, and the relationships that I have developed with these individuals “High-profile cases require increased attention outside the have proven to be immensely beneficial, assisting in normal amount of time, resources and planning spent on productive planning and consistently open communication,” routine court proceedings. Adjusting normal practices only said Miknis. ensures that all involved remain safe, and disruptions and unexpected situations remain minimal,” Miknis concluded. While a large media presence at the trial can certainly create logistical challenges, Kehs said that Pennsylvania’s

9 Lawyer by day, hero by night

Robert Krandel Esq., legal counsel for the AOPC, has been He recalled times when he’s been on a site putting out a fire a volunteer firefighter for almost seven years. In January of where despite atrocious living conditions, the home still had 2011, Bob recognized a need for more volunteer firefighters working smoke alarms. in his community and decided to answer the call. “It’s important to educate and engage children about fire “It was something that the community in my town really safety at a young age while their minds are still sponges,” needed,” said Krandel. “I thought if I could help, then I said Krandel. should.” Talking about the importance of having working smoke Krandel said that while being a volunteer firefighter is alarms and preventing fire hazards with kids can help save definitely a lot of work, it’s something he enjoys doing. lives.

The Wall That Heals

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund unveiled a half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. in 1996, designed to travel to communities throughout the United States. Since its dedication, The Wall That Heals has been on display in nearly 600 communities throughout the nation.

The exhibit is 375 feet in length and 7.5 feet high at its tallest point.

This spring it was on display in Harrisburg and AOPC photographer Justin Scott captured some touching moments. 10 Legislative roundup by Damian J. Wachter, Esq.

The legislature wrapped up its spring session at the end of June and several pieces of legislation of interest advanced or were enacted.

Domestic violence (DV) – Clean Slate – The legislature Constitutional amendments for The governor signed legislation expanded the “limited access” merit selection and judicial district allowing president judges to adopt provisions enacted in Act 5 of 2016, elections – Both amendments pretrial risk assessment tools for allowing for the petition for removal deal with the Supreme, Superior use by bail-issuing authorities in of criminal history record information and Commonwealth Courts. Under DV cases to determine whether a from public view for qualifying the merit selection proposal, the defendant poses a threat of danger misdemeanors and ungraded legislature creates three judicial to the victim and whether to admit offenses punishable by no more districts – eastern, middle and a defendant to bail. The Sentencing than five years imprisonment. The western – from which the governor Commission is required to develop a expanded petition process takes appoints individuals recommended model risk assessment tool, however effect Dec. 25, 2018. by a nominating commission to adoption of the model and use of fill judicial vacancies. A two-thirds the tools by president judges is Additionally, the legislature enacted Senate vote is required to confirm discretionary. new provisions to automatically appointees. remove criminal history record Other pending legislation enacts information from public view Under the judicial election proposal, significant changes to the Protection for second and third degree an independent commission draws from Abuse (PFA) statute including misdemeanors, misdemeanors districts for the three appellate the: punishable by no more than two courts. Upon expiration of a current years imprisonment, summary appellate jurist’s term, he/she runs in • Creation of a new Extreme Risk offenses after the passage of 10 a competitive election for a full term Protection Order years as well as non-conviction and retention thereafter. information. The automatic process • Enhancement of the firearm will take effect June 28, 2019. The process of amending the relinquishment requirements Constitution requires the House and following convictions for Certain offenses are exempt from Senate to pass identical resolutions misdemeanor DV offenses and limited access and clean slate in back-to-back legislative sessions, the issuance of PFA orders or eligibility and individuals with which has not yet happened, consent agreements extensive conviction records or followed by the passage of a ballot convictions for serious offenses are question. The legislature may consider these ineligible. Both enactments require additional DV initiatives this fall. the completion of all court-ordered {Damian Wachter is the assistant director of obligations. Legislative Affairs.}

11 Around the Judiciary

Sexual harassment and transgender training AOPC’s Judicial District Operations National prescription and Programs department hosted over drug take back day 50 court managers in Harrisburg for House of Delegates sexual harassment and transgender Justice Sallie Updyke Mundy awareness training presented by Chief Justice Thomas G. Saylor joined Tioga County Commissioner AOPC Legal staffGeri St. Joseph, Esq. addressed the Pennsylvania Bar Erick Coolidge, Wellsboro Police and Bob Krandel, Esq. Association House of Delegates Chief Jim Bodine and Region meeting in May. During the meeting, 3 Health and Human Services the Chief lead the Pennsylvania director Matt Baker to recognize Bar Foundation annual induction National Prescription Drug Take ceremony that recognizes Back Day in April. contributors to the charitable affiliate of the Pennsylvania Bar Association.

Problem-solving courts recognized Cumberland County Treatment Court and Opioid Intervention Court both received Community Impact awards from the Partnership for Better Health in June. Distinguished Sandra Day O’Connor Award OCFC represents Pennsylvania on Congratulations to Administrative Judge Jacqueline F. Allen, national opioid task Philadelphia Court of Common force Pleas, Trial Division, on receiving the 2018 Sandra Day O’Connor Office of Children and Families in Award during the Philadelphia Bar the Courts (OCFC) Director Sandra Association Quarterly Meeting in E. Moore was named to the National June. The Sandra Day O’Connor Judicial Opioid Task Force along Award is given annually to an Congratulations with judges, probation officers outstanding woman attorney in the and attorneys and representatives are in order Philadelphia area who exemplifies from children and family services. the qualities that Justice O’Connor Laurie A. Sacerdote, AOPC/Research The Conference of Chief Justices demonstrated in her life and and Statistics, has been promoted to (CCJ) and the Conference of State work such as those women who assistant director. Laurie’s experience Court Administrators (COSCA) have openly and visibly used and education will assist the AOPC in established the task force to make their position and stature in the improving the quality of the Judiciary’s recommendations that address the community to mentor, promote and data and its application to operations opioid epidemic’s ongoing impact advance other women lawyers. and improvements related to the on the justice system. administration of justice.

12 Andrea Tuominen reappointed to Women in the Distinguished public Profession committee service award

Opening remarks at Assistant Court Administrator of On March 24, 2018, Judge Ida Family Group Decision Pennsylvania Andrea B. Tuominen, K. Chen, Philadelphia Court of Making conference Esq., was reappointed as co-chair of Common Pleas and Osvaldo R. the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Avilés, AOPC Interpreter Program Justice Max Baer gave opening Commission on Women in the administrator, received the remarks in Hershey at the Family Profession, which evaluates the Inaugural Distinguished Public Group Decision Making (FGDM) status of women in the legal Service Award of the American conference. Using a strengths-based profession and recommends Association of Applied Linguistics model, FGDM aims to unite the wider solutions to problems that prevent (AAAL). The award was presented family group, including relatives, women from full participation in at the association’s recent friends, community members and the workplace, responsibilities and conference held in Chicago, IL. others, to make decisions and rewards of the legal profession. resolve issues together. Over 98 percent of Pennsylvania’s counties are utilizing FGDM to engage families in planning and service delivery.

Advisory Council on Elder Justice in the Courts Advisory Council on Elder Justice in the Courts at June 2018 quarterly meeting in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

First Row, L-R: Judge Lois E. Murphy, President Judge Sheila A. Woods- Skipper, Judge Paula Francisco Ott, Justice Debra Todd, Zygmont A. Pines, Appreciating Esq., Judge George N. Zanic. Alicia’s aid Second Row L-R: Lisa Grayson, Esq., Keelin S. Barry, Esq., Pamela Walz, Esq., At its June meeting, the Appellate Diane Menio, Robert Reed, Esq., Dr. Bruce M. Bushwick, Liana Walters, Esq., Court Procedural Rules Committee Secretary Teresa Osborne, Pa. Dept. of Aging; Joseph M. Olimpi, Esq., and thanked Alicia Hickok, Esq., for her Darren M. Breslin, Esq. many years of service as counsel to the Committee: (pictured L-R) Third Row L-R: David Shallcross, Frank Lill, District Attorney Eugene A. Kevin McKeon, past Chair; Judge Vittone, II, Esq., John N. Kennedy, Esq., Art DiLoreto, Wayne M. Pecht, Esq., Mary Jane Bowes; Judge Patricia Cherstin Hamel, Rev. Ronald W. Costen, Ph.D., Esq.; Rhonda Campbell, McCullough; Chair; Alicia Hickok; District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala, Jr., Esq. Judge Renee Cohn Jubelirer, past Missing from photo: Sen. Art L. Haywood, Rep. Tim Hennessey, Erin E. Raub, Chair. Mary Catherine Scott, Esq., and Attorney General .

13 Striking a pose at PJ/PACM

(Pictured L-R)

Photo A – Dominic Rossi, Esq., chief compliance officer, Legal Services, Philadelphia County;Charles A. Mapp, Sr., district court administrator, Philadelphia County; Kevin Cross, deputy court administrator, Philadelphia County; President Judge Sheila A. Woods-Skipper, Philadelphia County; Mario S. D’Adamo, deputy court administrator, Family, Philadelphia County; Maureen Eagen, Esq., director, Arbitration Center, Philadelphia County; Eric Feder, deputy court administrator, Philadelphia County

Photo B – Denise Vicario, Esq., chief deputy court administrator, Montgomery County and Angharad Stock, Esq., deputy court administrator, Special Courts, Allegheny County

Photo C – Amy Ceraso, Esq., director AOPC/IT, and Joe Mittleman, Esq., director AOPC/Judicial Programs

Juror appreciation event

The Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas (Administrative Judge, Civil Division, Christine Ward and Judge John T. McVay, Jr.) held Juror Appreciation Day events at the Courthouse to recognize the contribution made by those reporting for jury service. During the event, Sen. from Allegheny County presented the Court with a citation on behalf of Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, recognizing the importance of jury service.

The Pennsylvania Judicial AOPC Conduct Board and the training Court of Judicial Discipline relocates are both celebrating their 25th anniversary this year. AOPC’s training Since their establishment facility has moved in 1993, both organizations to the main AOPC/IT have been committed to facility on Ritter Road ensuring Pennsylvania’s in Mechanicsburg. judicial system remains fair Ample parking is and just by investigating available and clearly any allegations of ethical marked. misconduct against judges.

14 Elder abuse and exploitation Montgomery Bar Association Summer 1L Diversity Program Elder Abuse and Exploitation: Practical Tools for Assuring Access to Justice is an educational program The Montgomery Bar recognized Judge Wendy for judges and court staff that was developed by G. Rothstein at a recent reception celebrating the Office of Elder Justice in the Courts and Temple the 10th year of the Bar’s Summer 1L Diversity University, Harrisburg. The program educates judges Program. Since 2009, over 80 law students and court staff to improve the handling of cases from diverse backgrounds have participated. involving elder abuse or where capacity is an issue. The Pictured left to right are Jerry Shoemaker, Carolyn program incorporates recommended guidelines from Mirabile and Mary Pugh (Montgomery County the American Bar Association and will be presented Bar Association), Judge Wendy Rothstein, Judge regionally across the Commonwealth in the fall of 2018. Daniel Clifford III and Judge Cheryl L. Austin.

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(Listings include changes from David W. Kutz - Director of Human Alan M. Feldman, Esq. - vice-Chair - IOLTA 3/21 to 7/23) Resources - HR Elizabeth A. Flaherty - Elected - Board Carol A. McNicholas - Help Desk of Directors of the Association of New to the Judicial Branch Operator - IT Judicial Disciplinary Counsel Mary F. Moscovits - Assistant Court Vanessa Garrett Harley, Esq. - Tammy S. Cable - Assistant Court Administrator - Fayette County Appointed - IOLTA Administrator - Fayette County Kenneth L. Norton - Legal Intern - JDOP Hon. Patricia H. Jenkins (retired) - Keisha M. Carman - Deputy Court Jacob D. Oldaker - Legal Intern Appointed - Judicial Conduct Board Administrator - Susquehanna County Jason D. Pileski - Senior Web Developer Hon. Jazelle M. Jones - Appointed - Matthew D. Combs - OLS Infrastructure - IT Court of Judicial Discipline Technician - IT Nicole O. Pressel - Budget Administrator Gretchen L. Kelly, Esq. - Chair - IOLTA Jessica M. Ebert - District Court - Finance Robert M. Palumbos, Esq. - Reappointed Administrator - Sullivan/Wyoming Sharif M. Rizal - Server Technician - IT - Appellate Court Procedural Rules Counties Tina J. Woodley - Assistant Court Committee Janine M. Haughton - Legal Intern - Administrator - Blair County Hon. Robert L. Repard. - Appointed - Legal Disciplinary Board Harry L. Lorenzi - Assistant Court COMMITTEES, BOARDS Teresa Ficken Sachs, Esq. - Appointed Administrator - Blair County AND ADVISORY GROUPS - Appellate Court Procedural Rules Casey M. Scheffler - Communications Committee Intern - Court Administrator Hon. David J. Barton - President Judge - Hon. Henry J. Schireson - Reappointed - Dianne S. Wainwright - Deputy Court Court of Judicial Discipline Vice Chair - Minor Judiciary Education Administrator, Civil Division - Allegheny Douglas McCall Bell, Esq. - Appointed - Board County Minor Judiciary Education Board Stella L. Smetanka, Esq. - Reappointed - Elisabeth Bennington, Esq. - reappointed IOLTA Retirements/Resignations - Domestic relations procedural rules Hon. Carolyn Engel Temin - Appointed - committee Criminal Procedural Rules Committee Alma F. Custer - District Court Brian J. Cali, Esq. - Chair - Disciplinary Andrew J. Trevelise, Esq.- Vice-Chair - Administrator - Sullivan/Wyoming Board Disciplinary Board Counties Stephanie A. Domitrovich - Appointed - Cynthia S. James - IT Specialist - IT IOLTA

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