In the event that any magisterial district judge or judge fails to file the certificate provided for by section 3115 (relating to certification of successful completion of course of training) in the manner therein provided within nine months after the magisterial district judge's or judge's election or appointment, that office shall become vacant, and such vacancy shall be filled as provided in this chapter.
42 Pa.C.S. § 3116
Effect of failure to obtain certificate
Known as the Judicial Code
The act spans §§ 42-101 to 42-9914 (972 sections).
(Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1618, No.207, eff. 60 days; Oct. 9, 2008, P.L.1352, No.98, eff. 60 days)
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