In Re: Bonds of Magisterial District Judges
Administrative Order No. 28 of 2013
AND NOW, this 9^{th} day of May, 2013, pursuant to the Pennsylvania Rules of Conduct, Office Standards, and Civil Procedure for Magisterial District Judges Rule 110, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that each Magisterial District Judge within the 51^{st} Judicial District shall post a bond in the amount of $25,000 with the Prothonotary of the 51^{st} Judicial District. The bond shall be conditioned upon faithful application of all monies in possession of the Magisterial District Judge for the benefit of the Commonwealth, the political subdivisions, and all persons who may sustain injury from the Magisterial District Judge in his or her official capacity. Proof of the filing of the bond as set forth herein shall be provided by the Magisterial District Judge to the Adams County District Court Administrator prior to the performance of any judicial duties. The bond shall be irrevocable for the term of the Magisterial District Judge.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that prior to December 30th of the year prior to the Magisterial District Judge taking office, all Magisterial District Judges within the 51st Judicial District shall provide the 51st Judicial District Court Administrator with proof that the bond required by Rule 110 and this Order is in effect for the following term of office. In the event such notice is not provided, the Court Administrator's Office shall immediately advise the President Judge of the same. The District Court Administrator is directed to develop policy to ensure compliance with this Order.