Pennsylvania SB851 proposes constitutional amendments to change election and retention processes for justices, judges, and justices of the peace.

Pennsylvania SB851 proposes integrated amendments to the state's constitution, altering the election and retention processes for justices, judges, and justices of the peace. The bill suggests that justices, judges, and justices of the peace should be elected at the municipal election preceding their terms. It also introduces a retention election process where judges can file a declaration to appear on the ballot for retention. If a majority votes against retention, a vacancy is created.

Pennsylvania SB851 proposes constitutional amendments to change election and retention processes for justices, judges, and justices of the peace.

Pennsylvania SB851 proposes integrated amendments to the state's constitution, altering the election and retention processes for justices, judges, and justices of the peace. The bill suggests that justices, judges, and justices of the peace should be elected at the municipal election preceding their terms. It also introduces a retention election process where judges can file a declaration to appear on the ballot for retention. If a majority votes against retention, a vacancy is created.