News from the Third Judicial Circuit
The Courts, Community, and Rule of Law Committee of the Judicial Council of the Third Circuit announced today that it is hosting an essay contest for 5th and 6th grade classes focused on civics, citizenship, and the concept of the “Rule of Law.” The essay prompt is: “What does the Rule of Law mean to you and to our country?”
The ECBA’s Board of Directors has been following House Bill 38, possing an amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution that would create judicial districts for the purpose of electing judges and justices to Pennsylvania’s appellate courts.
Administrative Order for US District Court for the Western District.
2021 Chief Justice Samuel J. Roberts Scholarship recipient announced.
Please see the Revised Jury Trial Protocols Administrative Order for the U.S. District Court for the Western District.
Please see the attached Administrative Order from the Western District of PA.
Please review the attached Revised Administrative Court Order from the United States District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania.
Since March 13, 2020, the US District Court, Western District, has issued a series of orders suspending all jury trials in light of public-health concerns associated with COVID-19. At the point that the Court authorizes the resumption of jury trials and based on extant public-health conditions, trials likely will occur on a limited basis—i.e., the Court intends to hold no more than one jury trial in each of its courthouses at a given time, and criminal trials will be given priority over civil trials.
Please see the notice on the Court’s website regarding the general procedures in place for all jury trials until public-health conditions permit the Court to modify these procedures.
