About PMC

Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts (PMC) is a statewide, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to reform Pennsylvania's courts in order to achieve the ideal of fair and impartial courts to which all can come for justice. Read More>>

 

What's New

  • PMC Press Release: We Need a Different Process For Filling Appellate Court Vacancies
    July 2, 2008

    Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts issues a press release about the newly confirmed interim appointments to four appellate court vacancies.

  • Appellate Court Vacancies Finally Filled
    July 1, 2008

    Governor Rendell’s nominees to fill interim vacancies on the appellate courts have been confirmed by the state Senate: Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judge Jane Cutler Greenspan for the Supreme Court; McKean County President Judge John Cleland and Northampton County President Judge Robert Freedberg for the Superior Court; and Philadelphia lawyer Johnny Butler for the the Commonwealth Court.

  • Jury Duty Fraud Targets Philadelphians
    06/30/2008

    A man posing as a Philadelphia Jury Commission official is using the threat of bench warrants to extract personal information from people in Philadelphia.

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Using the Courts

Being in court can be confusing and overwhelming. PMC provides information and resources to help you better understand and navigate the court system.
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Choosing Judges

Only the most qualified individuals – based on legal skill, experience, temperament and reputation for fairness, impartiality and independence – should become judges. The process of selecting judges is extremely important in ensuring that such people reach the bench. PMC works to bring Pennsylvania a judicial selection system that can achieve this goal.
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The Jury System

The jury is the cornerstone of the American Justice System. PMC works to keep the jury system strong, by increasing the numbers of citizens who serve, expanding the diversity of our jury pools and working with the courts to make jury duty a satisfying experience.
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Eliminating Bias

Bias in the justice system remains a persistent problem. PMC works with local, state and national partners to eliminate all forms of bias from our courts.
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