Magisterial District Reestablishment Report

Magisterial District Reestablishment Report
39th Judicial District
Franklin and Fulton Counties 20122021
Issued February 29, 2012
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Introduction
In October 2011, the 39th Judicial District which consists of Franklin and Fulton Counties was notified by
the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) of its requirement under 42 Pa. C.S. A. 1503 to
participate in the reestablishment of magisterial districts.
As a result of this announcement, judicial districts across the Commonwealth were tasked with assessing whether it is feasible to eliminate any magisterial districts through both an analysis of data and
consideration of additional relevant circumstances. Statistical data and guidelines for this process were
provided by AOPC for the last six years ( 2005 -2010) for case filings for criminal, traffic, non- traffic, private complaints, civil, landlord- tenant, and miscellaneous docket filings. In addition to case filing
statistics, a new measure was developed to differentiate among case types and judicial workload.
This reestablishment process occurs every ten years and is directly related to the Federal decennial
census. The guidelines indicate that the 39`h Judicial District shall submit recommendations to the AOPC
regarding the reestablishment of its District Courts no later than March 30, 2012.
The following report, along with required worksheets provided by the AOPC, will meet the requirements
of the AOPC.
Guidelines
Magisterial District Reestablishment guidelines and packets were provided in October 2011 by AOPC. In
addition, a Regional Reestablishment Workshop was held in November 2011 which was facilitated by
Amy Kehner, Judicial Programs Administrator with AOPC. For the current reestablishment project, the
AOPC provided standards which counties are to review and make recommendations. These standards
are outlined in the document provided by the AOPC, Magisterial District Reestablishment Guidelines. In
addition to these written guidelines, Franklin County was advised by the AOPC to use 0 class data because Franklin County moved from 5`h class status to 4th class status effective January 2012. Lastly,
Franklin County, after conferring with AOPC, elected to remove data from Centre County because their
average caseload is significantly higher than all other 4th class counties.
The goal of the Supreme Court is a 10% reduction in the Commonwealth' s district courts. The AOPC preferred method is to eliminate magisterial districts through attrition. Whenever practical, reductions
should occur by eliminating a district which is vacant or in which the incumbent is retiring or not
planning to seek reelection. When elimination through attrition is not feasible, average caseload should
be used to evaluate whether to eliminate one or more magisterial districts. By using the data provided by AOPC, the average caseloads for each judicial district should be compared to the average caseloads
for judicial districts within same class of county.
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Recommendation:
Because the 39`h Judicial District spans two counties, magisterial districts within each county were
separately considered. With this said, there is no recommendation to eliminate any existing district
courts within the 39th Judicial District. However, Realignment should occur for District Courts 39 -3 -03,
39 -3 -04, and 39 -3 -06; and Reestablishment should occur for District Courts 39 -2 -01, 39 -3 -02, 39 -3 -05,
39 -3 -07, 39 - 4 01, 39 -4 -02, and 39 - -03. There are several reasons for this recommendation. 4
1.
During the 2002 Magisterial District Reestablishment Process, Franklin County was a 5th Class County and requested approval from AOPC to add an additional Magisterial District
39- 3 -07). That request was granted and 39 -3 -07 was added. Ten years later, Franklin
County moved from 51h class status to 4th class status, but has elected to not add another
magisterial district. Instead, believes maintaining seven magisterial districts are warranted
given a jump in class status.
2.
Franklin County is growing rapidly. According to U. S. Census estimates, Franklin County' s population grew by 15. 7% from 2002 ( 129, 313) to 2010 (149, 618). Only two counties
experienced growth more rapidly than Franklin County. Pike County (23. 9 %) and Monroe County ( 22. 5 %). Because of this growth, Franklin County moved to a 4th class county in
2012.
3.
4.
Franklin County has seven Magisterial District Courts; however, the average number of
districts for a 4th class county is 8. 3.

AOPC guidelines state that all portions of the magisterial district must be contiguous. The
two districts with both the highest caseloads and workloads are 39 -2 -01 and 39 -3 -02. The two districts with both the lowest caseloads and workloads are 39 -3 -03 and 39 -3 -06. However, these districts are not contiguous to those with the highest loads, so a simple shift
of caseload and workload from 39 -2 -01 and 39 -3 -02 to 39 -3 -03 and 39 - -06 is not possible 3 because this would result in a non -contiguous split.
5.
Growth in Magisterial District 39 -3 -05 is anticipated due to Norfolk Southern Intermodal
Project taking place in Antrim Township. In addition to anticipated growth within 39 -3 -05, it
is anticipated that this Intermodal expansion project will bring a population increase to not
only Antrim Township, but neighboring or contiguous municipalities. Magisterial District 393- 06 neighbors Antrim Township. Business district growth is also anticipated as a result of
this Intermodal project.
6.
It is anticipated that Magisterial District 39 -3 -06 will see an increase in filings as a result of
change associated with a newly elected Magisterial District Judge taking office in January
2012. The previous Magisterial District Judge was in office since 1981. In the first two months of 2012, personnel from 39 -3 -06 have shared with Court Administration that
criminal, traffic, and non -traffic filings are slowly on the rise and payments /foot traffic in the
office is increasing. It is anticipated that a change in culture and practices will continue to
be contributing factors that will lead to increased caseloads and workloads for 39 -3 -06. In addition to change in leadership, a large landfill business ( Mountain View Reclamation and
Waste Management) straddles both Antrim and Peters Township, and that as a result of
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patrols by law enforcement, result in increased traffic filings to both 39 -3 -05 and 39 -3 -06
depending on the enter /exit route taken (either into Antrim Township or Peters Township).
It is proposed that by designation, all traffic related filings pertaining to this business be filed
with 39 -3 -06. Traffic filings associated with this business typically range from 15 to 30 per
year, but can vary depending on detail by law enforcement.
7. Both Franklin and Fulton Counties utilize a Central Court program. With regards to Franklin
County' s Central Court, this procedure has been established since January 2001. It is proposed that there be more of a rotation by Magisterial Judges in 39 -3 -03 and 39 -3 -06 through Central Court in an effort to create more of workload equity within Franklin County.
Currently, judges are assigned to the weekly Central Court sessions on a rotation basis. All seven Magisterial District Judges in Franklin County will still rotate through Central Court;
however, Magisterial District Judges in 39 -3 -03 and 39 -3 -06 will rotate through more often,
thus increasing their workload due to increased participation in the countywide Central
Court process. It is anticipated that this newly scheduled rotation will afford Magisterial
District Judges in 39 -2 -01 and 39 -3 -02 more scheduling opportunities within their offices, thus making overall workload more equitable within Franklin County.
8. All Magisterial District Judges in Franklin and Fulton Counties take rotations with regards to
being on call. In Franklin County, the practice has been that the on -call judge will docket the case to their office when handled on call even when case is outside of their municipality.
This practice will change and on -call judges will docket cases to the respective municipality.
This will provide a more accurate reflection of caseloads and workloads for all districts;
particularly, 39 -3 -03 and 39 -3 -06.
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Magisterial District Judges- 39th Judicial District

Franklin & Fulton Counties Proposed Changes
District Judge
Magisterial District
Contact Information
Add
Remove
Glenn K. Manns
39 -2 - 1 0
218 N. Second Street
N/ A
N/ A
Borough of Chambersburg Larry G. Pentz

39 -3 - 2 0
Chambersburg, PA 17201
717- 263 -5808
22 North 011er Avenue Waynesboro, PA 17268 717- 762 -9411 N/ A N/ A
Borough of Waynesboro
Washington Twp
David L. Plum 39 -3 - 3 0 Hamilton, Fannett, Metal,
P. O. Box 135, 9724 Cumberland Hwy,

Pleasant Hall, PA 17246
Boroughs of
Metal Twp with

exception of PA
Orrstown and
Lurgan, and Letterkenny Twp
717 -532 -7672
Shippensburg ( West
End) with exception
Turnpike that
travels through
of Shippensburg
School District filings.
Todd R. Williams 39 -3 04 P. O. Box 460, 1157 Garver Lane, Scotland, PA 17254 717- 263 -7949 N/ A
Metal Twp. Will
keep Turnpike
filings. Boroughs of
Boroughs of Orrstown and
Orrstown and
Shippensburg ( West End).

Greene and Southhampton
Shippensburg ( West
End) with exception
Twp
of Shippensburg
School District
filings.
Duane Cunningham 39 - -05 3 Borough of Greencastle 401 S.Washington Street Greencastle, PA 17225 717 -597 -8581 113 S. Main Street N/ A N/ A
Antrim Twp
Jody C. Eyer
39 - -06 3
Metal Twp with

exception of PA Turnpike that
travels through
Borough of Mercersburg
Peters, Montgomery, St.
Mercersburg, PA 17236
717 -328 -3521
Thomas, and Warren Twp Kelly Rock

39 -3 -07
Metal Twp.
2038 B Lincoln Way East

717- 263 -5820
N/ A
N/ A
Guilford and Quincy Twp

Borough of Mont Alto Devin Horne 39 - -01 4 Wells, Taylor, Dublin, and
P. O. Box 8, 27952 Great Cove Road,

Ft. Littleton, PA 17223 717 987 3221
N/ A
N/ A
Licking Creek Twp

Wendy R. Mellott
39 - -02 4
214 N. Second Street, Suite A,
N/ A
N/ A
Borough of McConnellsburg
McConnellsburg, PA 17233
717- 485 4842
Todd and Ayr Twp

Tamela Mellott Bard
39 - -03 4
8366 Great Cove Road Needmore, PA 17238

717 573 -2225
N/ A
N/ A
Borough of Valley -Hi

Union, Bethel, Thompson,
Brush Creek, and Belfast Twp
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Public Comment:
Guidelines from the AOPC indicate that the draft of the Magisterial District Reestablishment Report be
provided to the public for a period of 30 days and that comments from the public are to be included in
the final report. A copy of this report will be posted on both Franklin and Fulton Counties' websites
Franklin is http : / www.co. franklin. pa. us and Fulton is htto: / /www.co. fulton. i) a. us) on their main page. /
Copies of this report will also he forwarded to local media outlets.
Comments to the report and media inquiries may be directed to:

Mark Singer
District Court Administrator

39' " Judicial District
157 Lincoln Way East

msinger@co. franklin. pa. us
Media inquiries regarding the state -wide process should be direct to Art Heinz, 717- 231 -3317.
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Table 2 - Franklin
mg
SUNNI
ti
1tlTS#
AVERAGE 3803 4738 5439 3458 25% 43% 9%
MDJ- 39 -2 -01
MDJ- 39 - -02 3 MDJ- 39 -3 -03 MDJ- 39 -3 -04 MDJ- 39 -3 -05
4493
3362 2036 3096
18%
12% 46% 19%
MDJ- 39 -3 -06
MDJ- 39 -3 -07
The range is between 3, 422 and

4, 183
Table 2 - Fulton
AVERAGE MDJ- 39 - 4 01
2576
2884 1285 3558 12% 50% 38%
MDJ- 39 - 4 02
MDJ- 39 - 4 03
The range is 2, 318 and

2, 834
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Table 7 - Franklin
z
AVERAGE
MDJ- 39 -2 -01 MDJ- 39 -3 -02 MDJ- 39 -3 -03
36560
53797 55219 24861 37766 47% 51% 32% 3%
MDJ- 39 - -04 3
MDJ- 39 - -05 3 MDJ- 39 - -06 3
30280
21014 32980
17%
43% 10%
MDJ- 39 -3 -07
Table 7 - Fulton
AVERAGE
11827
10922 11261 13296 8% 5% 12%
MDJ- 39 -4 01
MDJ- 39 -4 -02
MDJ- 39 -4 -03
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DistrictDistrict
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INE
w",
w-
0-w4738
5439 3458 4493 3362 2036 3096
SY
4654 4352 9% 25% 21% 3% 23% 53% 29% 5% 21% 23%
MDJ- 39- 2- 01 MDJ- 39- 3- 02
2%
17% 26% 3% 28% -
MDJ- 39- 3- 03
MDJ- 39- 3- 04 MDJ- 39- 3- 05 MDJ- 39- 3- 06
0%
25% 55% 31%
56% 33% -
MDJ- 39- 3- 07
AVERAGE
3803
Fulton vs 8th Class Average
AVERAGEAVERAGE 8th8th
MDJ-MDJ- 39-39- 4- 0101 4MDJ-MDJ- 39- 4- 0202 39- 4MDJ-MDJ- 39- 4- 0303 39- 4-
22122212 28842884 12851285 30% 30% 42% 42%
35583558
61% 61%
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Proposed Magisterial District Boundaries

Franklin County, Pennsylvania
343 - 3 0
6724 Cumbedand Hwy.

Pleasard Hatt, PA 17248
36 - - 04 3
1167 Garver rn.
Sc Uand, PA 17254 342 01 218 N. Seocnd St
Chambemburg, PA 17201
343-00
113 S. Main St
Way East
PA 17202
Mercersburg, PA
401 S. Washington $ t. Greencastle, PA 17225
N. OkrAve.
wnesboro. PA 17268
Note: The Pennsylvania Turnpike ( 1 - 76), The Borough of Orrstown
and The Borough of Shippensburg will be serviced by 39 - - 3. 30

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JUDICIAL DISTRICT SUMMARY WORKSHEET
PLEASE SUBMIT ONE COPY OF THE JUDICIAL DISTRICT SUMMARY WORKSHEET.
To enter data, press TAB to move between fields.
JUDICIAL DISTRICT NUMBER:

Franklin 4th
39
A. What Is the class of County?

B. What is the percentage
Fulton
8th
Select Class of County
difference
in
the
2%
average annual caseload between this judicial
district and the applicable class of county?

IL
PROPOSED ACTIONS:
A. List existing magisterial districts:

39 -2 -01, 39 - -02, 39 -3 -03, 39 -3 -04, 39 -3 -05, 39 -3 -06, 39 -3 -07, 39 -4 -01, 39 -4 -02, 3
39 -4 -03
B.
Does
this
judicial
district
have
an
annual
NO
average caseload that is ten percent above the
average caseload for the applicable class of

county?
1.
If the answer to IL
B. above is NO, are
NO
eliminations proposed?
a)
List magisterial districts proposed for elimination.
b)
If no eliminations are proposed based on II. B. above, what are the factors
for this decision? See Report and Worksheets
2.
If the answer to II.
B.
above is YES, are
Choose Yes or No
eliminations proposed?
a)
List magisterial districts proposed for elimination.
C. Are
1.
any
magisterial
districts
proposed
for
YES
reestablishment?
List magisterial districts proposed for reestablishment,

39 -2 -01, 39 -3 -02, 39 -3 -05, 39 -3 -07, 39 -4 -01, 39 -4 02, 39 -4 03
D. Are
1.
any
magisterial
districts
proposed
for
YES
realignment?
List magisterial districts proposed for realignment.

39 -3 -03, 39 -3 -04, 39 -3 -06
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JUDICIAL DISTRICT SUMMARY WORKSHEET
111.
NIGHT AND CENTRAL COURT OPERATIONS
A. Is there a night court operating within the

judicial district?
NO
B. Is there a central court operating within the

judicial district?
YES
C.
Note comments regarding how night, central or other similar court programs
impact operations within the judicial district.
Both Franklin and Fulton Counties utilize a Central Court operation.
Central Court in Franklin County takes place every Tuesday and holds both
morning and afternoon sessions.
Magisterial District Judges in
Franklin
County are assigned to the weekly Central Court sessions on a rotation basis.
There are two judges assigned and a third is assigned as an alternate should
one of the two primaries not be available due to unforeseen circumstances.
In Fulton County, Central Court takes place every Monday afternoon and Magisterial District Judges in Fulton County are assigned to the weekly
Central Court session on a rotation basis. One judge per week is assigned.
IV.
PUBLIC COMMENT
YES Choose Yes or No Choose Yes or No
A. A request for public comment was posted: B. C. Comments were received: Comments are attached:
V.
ADDITIONAL REMARKS CONCERNING PROPOSAL:

See Report
VI.
VII.
DATE SUBMITTED TO AOPC: PRESIDENT JUDGE NAME:

Douglas W. Herman
Signature
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MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT REESTABLISHMENT WORKSHEET
PLEASE SUBMIT ONE COPY OF THIS WORKSHEET FOR EACH MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT.
To enter data, press TAB to move between fields. 1. If.
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT COURT NUMBER (## # #): lilt BREAKDOWN OF MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT - CASELOAD
A. Average Total Caseload:
B. Difference ( %) between this magisterial district' s
39 -2 -01
4, 738
average total caseload and your judicial district' s

average total caseload:
25%
C.
Difference ( %) between this magisterial district' s average total caseload and applicable class of 5%
county' s average total caseload:

III.
BREAKDOWN OF MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT WORKLOAD

A. Average Total Workload:
B. Difference ( %) between
53, 797
this magisterial district' s

47%
average total workload and the judicial district' s

average total workload:
C.
Does this magisterial district have an average total workload that is fifteen percent greater
YES
than or less than any other magisterial district

within your judicial district:
D. If YES, how does this difference impact workload equity within your judicial
district?
See Report
IV.
PROPOSED CHANGE:
Reestablish
A. Please indicate any proposed change in this
Realign Eliminate
magisterial district. Check all that apply. B. What is the proposed effective date (m/ d/ yyyy):
V.
MAGISTERIAL' DISTRICT INFORMATION:

A. Magisterial District Judge Name: Glenn K. Manns
1/ 1/ 2018
B. Term Expiration (m/ d/ yyyy):

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C.
Mandatory Retirement Date ( m/ d/ yyyy):
3/ 27/ 2024
218 North Second Street
D. Office Location (Street, City and Zip code):

E. Is the office within the boundaries of the
Chambersburg 17201
YES
magisterial district:
F.
Is the residence of the magisterial district judge

YES
within the boundaries of the magisterial district:
G. List any police departments located within this magisterial district:

Chambersburg Borough Police, Pennsylvania State Police
H. List any major highways within this magisterial district:

US Rt. 11, US Rt. 30 VI.
LIST EXISTING MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT MUNICIPALITIES: Borough Of Chambersburg
VII.
LIST PROPOSED MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT MUNICIPALITIES:

Same As Above
VIII.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: This district has both the second highest caseload and workload and is located
in the County seat.

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I.
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT COURT NUMBER ( ##/ # # #): BREAKDOWN OF MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT - CASELOAD
A.
B.
39 -3 -02
II.
Average Total Caseload:

Difference ( %)between this magisterial district' s
5, 439

43%
C.
average total caseload and applicable class of
21%

III.
BREAKDOWN OF MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT- WORKLOAD

A. B. Average Total Workload: Difference ( %)between this magisterial district' s
55, 219

51%
C.
Does this magisterial district have an average
total workload that is fifteen percent greater
YES

district?
See Report IV.
PROPOSED CHANGE:
Reestablish
Realign Eliminate
V.
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT INFORMATION:
A. Magisterial District Judge Name: Larry G. Pentz B. Term Expiration ( m/ d/ yyyy):

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C. Mandatory Retirement Date (m/ d/ yyyy):

D. Office Location ( Street, City and Zip code):
10/ 11/ 2024
22 North 011er Avenue Waynesboro 17268
YES
F. Is the residence of the magisterial district judge
YES
Waynesboro Police Department, Washington Township, Pennsylvania State Police

Pa Rt. 16, Rt, 997, Rt. 316 VI.
LIST EXISTING MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT MUNICIPALITIES: Borough Of Waynesboro, Washington Township
VII.

Same As Above
VIII.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
This district has both the highest caseload and workload. In addition, within
this district there are two very active local police departments.
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1.
II.
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT COURT NUMBER ( # # # # #): BREAKDOWN OF MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT - CASELOAD

39 -3 -03
3, 458
B.
Difference ( %) between this magisterial district' s

9%
C.
Difference ( %)between
this magisterial district' s

23%

III.
BREAKDOWN OF MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT - WORKLOAD

A.
B.
Average Total Workload:

24, 861

32%
C.

YES

within yourjudicial district:
district?
See Report
IV.
PROPOSED CHANGE:
Reestablish
Realign
Eliminate
V. `
1/ 1/ 2013

A. Magisterial District Judge Name: David L. Plum
1/ 1/ 2016
B. Term Expiration ( m/ d/ yyyy):

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C.
Mandatory Retirement Date ( m/ d/ yyyy):
3/ 22/ 2035
P. O. Box 135
9724 Cumberland Highway

Pleasant Hall 17246
E.
Is the office within the boundaries of the

YES
YES

Pennsylvania State Police
H.
List any major highways within this magisterial district:

Pennsylvania Turnpike, Rt. 997, Rt. 75, US Rt. 11
VI.
LISTIEXISTING MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT MUNICIPALITIES:
Townships Of Hamilton, Fannet, Metal, Lurgan, And Letterkenny

VII.
Townships Of Hamilton, Fannet, Lurgan, And Letterkenny. Borough Of Orrstown And Shippensburg (West End).
VIII.
This district covers large areas and is bisected by the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
This district is rural and large in square miles.
With regards to the Borough of Shippensburg ( West End), all filings by the
Shippensburg School District will remain with 39 -3 -04.
The Borough of Orrstown has seen growth in population from year 2000. It is
estimated that the increase in caseload from redistricting the Borough of

Orrstown will be minimal ( 14 filings in 2010). However, with regards to the
Borough of Shippensburg (West End), with exception of Shippensburg School

District filings from High School and Middle School, it is estimated that there
will be an increase in caseload /workload in Criminal, Traffic, non -traffic, and
private complaints as a result of this redistricting proposal ( 467 filings in 2010). By adding these municipalities, it is estimated that there will be a 13% increase
in caseload to 39 -3 -03. The difference between this districts average total
caseload and the 39`h Judicial District's average total caseload will change from
9% to 4 %.
The redistricting plan recommends that all filings associated with the
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1.
II.
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT COURT NUMBER ( # # # # #):
39 -3 -04
BREAKDOWN OF MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT - CASELOAD i

A. Average Total Caseload: B. Difference ( %)between this magisterial district' s
4, 493

18%
C.

average total caseload and applicable class of 0%
county's average total caseload:

111.

A. B. Average Total Workload: Difference ( %)between this magisterial district' s
37, 766

3%
C.

NO

district?
IV.
PROPOSED CHANGE:
Reestablish
Realign
magisterial district. Check all that apply. B. What is the proposed effective date ( m/ d/ yyyy):
V.
Eliminate
1/ 1/ 2013
MAGISTERIAL`DISTRICT' INFORMATION:
A. Magisterial District Judge Name: Todd R. Williams
1/ 1/ 2014

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C.
Mandatory Retirement Date (m/ d/ yyyy):
4/ 15/ 2036
P. O. Box 460
1157 Garver Lane Scotland 17254
E.
Is the office within the boundaries of the magisterial district:

YES
F.

YES

Pennsylvania State Police, Shippensburg Borough Police

Interstate 81, US Rt. 11, US Rt. 30
vi.
LIST EXISTING MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT MUNICIPALITIES:
Borough Of Orrstown, Shippensburg ( West End), Townships Of Greene And

Southhampton
vii.

Townships Of Greene And Southhampton
viii. /
This is a busy district with a large business corridor, large shopping mall, and heavily traveled Interstate. With regards to the Borough of Shippensburg (West End), all filings by the
Shippensburg School District from High School and Middle School, will remain
with 39 -3 -04.
There will be a decrease in caseload in this district as a result of redistricting the Borough of Orrstown and Borough of Shippensburg (West End) with exception of Shippensburg School District filings from 39 -3 -04 to 39 -3 -03. It is estimated
that the decrease will be 13 %; however, the difference between this district' s
average total caseload and the 39`n Judicial District' s average total caseload will
stay at 5% which is still within the AOPC' s +/10% goal with regards to caseload.

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1.
II.
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT COURT NUMBER (fit #1## 0):

BREAKDOWN OF MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT - CASELOAD
A.
B.
30 - -05 3

3, 362

12%
C.


III.

B. Difference ( %)between this magisterial district' s
30, 280

17%
C.
YES

district?
See Report
IV.
PROPOSED CHANGE:
Reestablish
Realign
magisterial district. Check all that apply.

B. What is the proposed effective date (m/ d/ yyyy):
V.
Eliminate

A. Magisterial District Judge Name: Duane Cunningham
1/ 1/ 2018

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C.
10/ 24/ 2037

401 S. Washington Street

Greencastle 17225
YES
magisterial district: F. Is the residence of the magisterial district judge

YES

Pennsylvania State Police, Greencastle Borough Police

Interstate 81, US Rt. 11, US Rt. 16 VI:
Antrim Township, Borough Of Greencastle

VII.

Same As Above
VIII.
This district contains a substantial length of Interstate 81. In addition, growth in
this district is anticipated due to Norfolk Southern Intermodal Project taking place in Antrim Township. It is anticipated that this project will bring a
population increase and business district growth as well,
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MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT COURT NUMBER ( #N###): BREAKDOWN OF MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT - CASELOAD

A.
B.
39 -3 -06

2, 036

46%
C.


III.

A.
B.

21, 014

43%
C.
YES

district? See Report
IV.
PROPOSED CHANGE:
Reestablish
Realign

V.
Eliminate 1/ 1/ 2013
A. Magisterial District Judge Name: Jody C. Eyer

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C.
10/ 4/ 2028 113 South Main Street

Mercersburg 17236
YES
magisterial district: F. Is the residence of the magisterial district judge within the boundaries of the magisterial district:
YES

Pennsylvania State Police, Mercersburg Police Department

Rt. 416, US Rt. 30, Pa Rt. 16, Rt. 75
VL
Borough Of Mercersburg, Townships Of Peters, Montgomery, St. Thomas, And

Warren
VII.
Borough Of Mercersburg, Townships Of Metal, Peters, Montgomery, St.

Thomas, And Warren VIII.
This district covers large areas, is rural, and large in square miles, It is
anticipated that the redistricting proposal to add Metal Township, with

exception of Pennsylvania Turnpike filings, will increase caseload and workload
to this district. Metal Township has seen growth from year 2000 to year 2010. By adding Metal Township, in addition to civil and landlord tenant filings, it is
estimated that district 39 -3 -06 will see an increase of 300 additional cases for criminal, non traffic, traffic, and private complaint filings.
The redistricting plan recommends that all filings associated with the Pennsylvania Turnpike which passes through Metal Township should be filed
with district 39 -3 -03.
By adding Metal Township, it is estimated that there will be a 7% increase for

39 -3 -06. This addition will place the difference between this district' s average
total caseload and the 391h Judicial District' s average total caseload at -39%
instead of -46 %. The plan discusses additional recommendations to increase
the average total caseload for 39 -3 -06.

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MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT COURT NUMBER ( #N # # #):

IL
39 - -07 3
BREAKDOWN OF MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT- CASELOAD

B. Difference ( %) between this magisterial district' s
3, 096

19%
C.

31%

III.

B. Difference ( %)between this magisterial district' s
32, 980

10%
C.
YES

district?
See Report
IV.
PROPOSED CHANGE:
Reestablish
A. Please indicate any proposed change in this magisterial district. Check all that apply. B. What is the proposed effective date (m/ d/ yyyy):
V.
F1 Realign
Eliminate
A. Magisterial District Judge Name: Kelly Rock

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C. Mandatory Retirement Date ( m/ d/ yyyy):

11/ 4/ 2035
2038 B Lincoln Way East
Chambersburg 17202
YES
YES

Pennsylvania State Police, Penn State Mont Alto Police Department

Interstate 81, US. 30, Rt. 997, Rt. 11
VG
Townships Of Guilford And Quincy, Borough Of Mont Alto

VII.

Same As Above
VIII.

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MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT COURT NUMBER ( # # # # #): BREAKDOWN OF MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT - CASELOAD

A. B. Average Total Caseload: Difference ( %) between this magisterial district' s average total caseload and your judicial district' s
39 -4 01
2, 884
12%
C.


III.

A.
B.

10, 922

8%
C.

NO

district?
IV.
PROPOSED CHANGE:
Reestablish
Realign
Eliminate
magisterial district. Check all that apply. B. What is the proposed effective date (m/ d /yyyy):
V.

A. Magisterial District Judge Name: Devin Horne 1/ 1/ 2018
B. Term Expiration (m/ d /yyyy):

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C.
12/ 13/ 2045
P. O. Box 8
27952 Great Cover Road

Ft. Littleton 17223
E.
Is the office within the boundaries of the magisterial district:

Choose Yes or No
F.
Choose Yes or No


Pennsylvania Turnpike, US Rt. 522, US Rt. 30 VL
Townships Of Wells, Taylor, Dublin, And Licking Creek

VII.

Same As Above
VIII.
This district remains unchanged.

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Ii.
39 -4 02
BREAKDOWN OF MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT - CASELOAD

A.
B.

1, 285

50%
C.


Ill.

A.
B.

11, 261

5%
C.
YES

within yourjudicial district:
district?
See Report
IV.
PROPOSED CHANGE:
Reestablish
Realign

V.
Eliminate
A. Magisterial District Judge Name: Wendy R. Mellott

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12/ 5/ 2031
214 North Second Street
Suite A
McConnellsburg 17233
E. is the office within the boundaries of the
YES
F.

YES


US Rt. 30, US Rt. 522
vi.
LIST 'EXISTING MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT MUNICIPALITIES: Borough Of Mcconnellsburg, Townships Of Todd, Ayr
VII.

Same As Above
viii.
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I.

BREAKDOWN OF MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT - CASELOAD.
A.
B.
39 -4 03
IL

3, 558

38%
C.

61%

III.

A.
B.

13, 296

12%
C.
NO

district?
IV.
PROPOSED CHANGE:
Reestablish
A. Please indicate any proposed change in this magisterial district. Check all that apply.
F- 1 Realign
Eliminate
B. What is the proposed effective date ( m/ d/ yyyy):

V.

A. Magisterial District Judge Name: Tamela Mellott Bard
1/ 1/ 2018

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4/ 21/ 2039 8366 Great Cove Road

Needmore 17238
YES
magisterial district: F. is the residence of the magisterial district judge
YES

H.
List any major highways within this magisterial district:

Interstate 70, US Rt. 522
VI.
LIST ExISTING MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT MUNICIPALITIES: Borough Of Valley -Hi, Townships Of Union, Bethel, Thompson, Brush Creek, And
Belfast,
VII.

Same As Above
VIII.

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Magisterial District Reestablishment Report

39th Judicial District

Franklin and Fulton Counties 20122021

Issued February 29, 2012

districts for a 4th class county is 8. 3.

Growth in Magisterial District 39 -3 -05 is anticipated due to Norfolk Southern Intermodal

particularly, 39 -3 -03 and 39 -3 -06.

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Magisterial District Judges- 39th Judicial District

218 N. Second Street

Borough of Chambersburg Larry G. Pentz

P. O. Box 135, 9724 Cumberland Hwy,

Metal Twp with

Lurgan, and Letterkenny Twp

717 -532 -7672

Metal Twp. Will

Boroughs of Orrstown and

Shippensburg ( West End).

Metal Twp with

Thomas, and Warren Twp Kelly Rock

2038 B Lincoln Way East

Guilford and Quincy Twp

P. O. Box 8, 27952 Great Cove Road,

Licking Creek Twp

214 N. Second Street, Suite A,

Todd and Ayr Twp

8366 Great Cove Road Needmore, PA 17238

Borough of Valley -Hi

Brush Creek, and Belfast Twp

Comments to the report and media inquiries may be directed to:

District Court Administrator

157 Lincoln Way East

The range is between 3, 422 and

The range is 2, 318 and

MDJ- 39- 2- 01 MDJ- 39- 3- 02

Fulton vs 8th Class Average

22122212 28842884 12851285 30% 30% 42% 42%

Proposed Magisterial District Boundaries

6724 Cumbedand Hwy.

Sc Uand, PA 17254 342 01 218 N. Seocnd St

401 S. Washington $ t. Greencastle, PA 17225

Note: The Pennsylvania Turnpike ( 1 - 76), The Borough of Orrstown

and The Borough of Shippensburg will be serviced by 39 - - 3. 30

Gala Sources: PAaDNepaAmen oftran* aton

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JUDICIAL DISTRICT NUMBER:

A. What Is the class of County?

Select Class of County

average annual caseload between this judicial

district and the applicable class of county?

A. List existing magisterial districts:

average caseload that is ten percent above the

average caseload for the applicable class of

B. above is NO, are

List magisterial districts proposed for elimination.

If the answer to II.

above is YES, are

List magisterial districts proposed for elimination.

List magisterial districts proposed for reestablishment,

List magisterial districts proposed for realignment.

Judicial District Summary Worksheet 2011 -12

NIGHT AND CENTRAL COURT OPERATIONS

A. Is there a night court operating within the