3135 - Increase in number of judges.

     § 3135.  Increase in number of judges.        Whenever the number of judges of a court is increased by     statute, unless otherwise expressly provided by statute, the     additional judicial positions thereby created shall be deemed to     be vacancies occurring on the effective date of the statute, and     shall be filled in the manner and for the term provided in this     chapter for other vacancies on such court.     (Oct. 5, 1980, P.L.693, No.142, eff. 60 days)