Resources & Program Recordings

The first level of Pennsylvania's judicial system is the minor courts, also known as the people's court, where individuals can resolve disputes typically involving smaller amounts of money or property. In this presentation, hear directly from a magisterial district judge on the specific work he does

PMC's ninth annual Judicial Independence Benefit was held on November 18, 2022 using a hybrid format at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. 

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The event's keynote speaker was Ali Velshi. Ali Velshi is an award-winning journalist, host of *Velshi* on

Click below to view or download our 2024 Judicial Independence Benefit E-Tribute. Thank you to all who contributed!

Learn how Pennsylvania's judiciary system safeguards your vote, ensuring every ballot is counted and your voice is heard. Discover the role of courts in resolving election disputes and protecting voter rights. 

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Speakers: Justice Cynthia Baldwin (Ret

The first level of Pennsylvania's judicial system is the minor courts, also known as the people's court, where individuals can resolve disputes typically involving smaller amounts of money or property. In this presentation, hear directly from a magisterial district judge on the specific work he does

In this presentation, we will navigate the process of expungement and clearing your record after a criminal incident, including a review of the documents required for completion and where to go to file documents.  

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Presenter: Pamela Gwaltney, Esq. 

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This is a recap of PMC's 2023-2024 civics program, during which students, judges, and lawyers shared their experiences. This year, our program inspired over 250 students. It was made possible through our partnership with 15 schools and 28 lawyers and judges. PMC facilitated 53 classes in total!

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As a result of a project developed by two Temple Law Students in collaboration with PMC, from August through December 2023, law students from Temple Law observed more than 50 Early Bail Review (“EBR”) hearings in Philadelphia Municipal Court.

This report goes into detail about the criminal justice

In this session, our panelists discuss the laws surrounding judicial ethics and the role of journalist and reporter coverage in judicial accountability. This was our fourth and final of four presentations.

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Panelists: 

Justin Elliott: Reporter at ProPublica 

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