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42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 1127 (2026)

 Hearing officers.

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§ 1127.  Hearing officers.

(a)  Appointment.--The President Judge of the Philadelphia Municipal Court may appoint hearing officers in proceedings under section 1123(a)(9) (relating to jurisdiction and venue).

(b)  Code of conduct.--The Supreme Court shall promulgate a code of conduct to govern the conduct of hearing officers and provide for regular audits of the conduct of hearing officers.

(c)  Qualifications.--A hearing officer must:

(1)  be an attorney at law; or

(2)  prior to assuming office, complete a course of training and instruction in the duties of the office and pass an examination.

(June 19, 2013, P.L.55, No.17, eff. imd.)

 

2013 Amendment.  Act 17 added section 1127.