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Magisterial District Judges Reappointed to Minor Court Rules Committee

HARRISBURG, March 26, 2008 - The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania today announced the reappointment of Magisterial District Judges M. Kay DuBree and Thomas A. Placey to the Minor Court Rules Committee.

Judge DuBree, of Bucks County, was reappointed for a term of one year, beginning April 1. Judge DuBree also was redesignated as chair of the committee.

Judge Placey, of Cumberland County, was reappointed for a term of two years, also beginning April 1.

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

The committee is comprised of eight members who serve terms of three years: seven appointed and one ex-officio district court administrator representing the Pennsylvania Association of Court Management.

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