3111 - Definitions.
SUBCHAPTER B QUALIFICATIONS OF CERTAIN MINOR JUDICIARY Sec. 3111. Definitions. 3112. Course of instruction and examination required. 3113. Content of course of instruction and examination. 3114. Admission of interested persons. 3115. Certification of successful completion of course of training. 3116. Effect of failure to obtain certificate. 3117. Expenses. 3118. Continuing education requirement. 3119. Rules and regulations. Existing Judges and Justices. Section 19 of Act 142 of 1976 provided that Subchapter B shall not apply to any judge or district justice in office on the effective date of Act 142 (60 days from April 28, 1978). Cross References. Subchapter B is referred to in section 2135 of this title. § 3111. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the meanings given to them in this section: "Bail commissioner." An arraignment court magistrate of the Philadelphia Municipal Court. "Board." The board existing under Subchapter D of Chapter 21 (relating to Minor Judiciary Education Board). "Judge." A judge of the Traffic Court of Philadelphia. (Oct. 12, 1984, P.L.959, No.187, eff. 60 days; Oct. 9, 2008, P.L.1352, No.98, eff. 60 days) 2008 Amendment. Act 98 amended the defs. of "bail commissioner" and "judge." Section 10 of Act 98 provided that nothing in Act 98 shall be construed or deemed to provide arraignment court magistrates with retirement benefits or rights different from those available to bail commissioners immediately prior to the effective date of Act 98.