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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Reappoints
Martin to Minor Court Rules Committee

HARRISBURG, July 29, 2003  — The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania today announced the reappointment of District Justice Thomas E. Martin Jr. as a member of the Minor Court Rules Committee.

Martin, of Chester County, was appointed to a three-year term, beginning August 9, 2003. The court also redesignated Martin as chair of the committee.

The Minor Court Rules Committee examines and evaluates the rules and standards regarding
the conduct of district justices and their offices. It also recommends new rules and amendments to existing rules of civil procedure for district justices to the Supreme Court.

The committee is comprised of eight members who serve terms of three years: seven appointed and one ex officio court administrator representing the Pennsylvania Association of Court Management. Members may serve a maximum of two full terms.

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