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About PMCPennsylvanians for Modern Courts (PMC) is a statewide, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to ensure that all Pennsylvanians can come to our courts for justice with confidence that the most qualified, fair, and impartial judges will preside over their cases. Read More>>
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Using the Courts
Choosing Judges
The Jury System
Eliminating Bias
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Information About ...Upcoming Judicial Elections in PATo learn more about the current judicial elections in Pennsylvania, visit our Current Pennsylvania Elections page. The Status of Merit Selection Efforts in PennsylvaniaTo learn about efforts and progress toward changing the way we select judges in Pennsylvania, visit our merit selection page. Judicial Discipline SystemTo read PMC's Report and recommendations for improving the Judicial Discipline System, click here. The Court SystemFor questions about your local courts and court procedures, use our county court finder to find contact information for the offices who can best answer your questions. Navigating -- or Getting Through -- the Pennsylvania CourtsFor questions about what happens during a court case, court procedures, and the litigation process, visit our new Guide for Court Users. Jury DutyFor questions about jury duty, visit our jury duty guide. To find your county jury services office, click here. Contact UsWe'd like to hear from you. |
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Being in court can be confusing and overwhelming. PMC provides information and resources to help you better understand and navigate the court system.
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.
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.
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.