Article V, §12 of the Pennsylvania Constitution requires that magisterial district judges and judges of the Philadelphia Traffic Court either be members of the Bar of the Supreme Court or, before taking office, complete a course and pass an examination in the duties of their respective offices.

It is the responsibility of the Minor Judiciary Education Board (MJEB) to instruct and certify individuals wishing to become magisterial district judges, Philadelphia Traffic Court judges or Philadelphia Bail Commissioners. The board approves the curriculum, appoints and evaluates instructors, establishes course content, reviews all tests, and issues certificates to successful program participants.

In addition, the board conducts continuing education for magisterial district judges, senior magisterial district judges, Philadelphia Traffic Court judges, senior Philadelphia Traffic Court judges, Philadelphia Bail Commissioners and for those individuals who wish to maintain a current certification in one or more of these areas. It also conducts a one-week practicum, or orientation course, for newly elected or appointed magisterial district judges.

Committee Members:
Honorable Daniel B. Garber, Chair
Honorable James J. Dwyer, III, Vice Chair
Honorable Robert E. Simpson, Jr., Secretary
Honorable Catherine M. Hummel, Treasurer

Gregory E. Dunlap, Esq.
Jerry J. Russo, Esq.
Dr. Jack M. Treadway

Staff:

Susan M. Davis, Judicial Education Administrator
Kate Grenke, Assistant