Rule 21. Continuing Education Requirement: Senior Magisterial District Judges.

 (a)  Any magisterial district judge who has been certified by the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts as eligible to serve as a senior magisterial district judge shall be admitted to the continuing education program sponsored by the Minor Judiciary Education Board every year as required by Rule 20.

 (b)  In the event that the Court Administrator of Pennsylvania notifies the Minor Judiciary Education Board that a senior magisterial district judge has not accepted an assignment for a continuous period of two years, the Minor Judiciary Education Board may refuse to enroll the senior magisterial district judge in the continuing education program.

   Official Note

   With regard to certification of senior judges, see Pa.R.J.A. No. 701.

   This rule was amended in 2006 to delete the provision relating to the continuing education of persons who have successfully completed the course of training and instruction and examination but have not served as judges or arraignment court magistrates. The continuing education requirement of those persons is governed by Rule 19.

   The provisions of this Rule 21 adopted November 14, 1990, effective immediately, 20 Pa.B. 5909; amended April 12, 1995, effective immediately, 25 Pa. B. 1671; amended March 6, 2006, effective July 1, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 1367; amended January 21, 2009, effectively immediately, 39 Pa.B. 675. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (318358).