Does PA have a Supreme Court?
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is the state’s court of last resort and has seven judgeships. The current chief of the court is Max Baer. The court was established by the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly in 1722 as a successor to the Provincial Court established in 1684.
Who are the current members of the PA Supreme Court?
Current members
| Name | Born | Elected |
|---|---|---|
| Christine Donohue | December 24, 1952 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania | 2015 |
| Kevin Dougherty | May 19, 1962 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 2015 |
| David Wecht | May 20, 1962 in Baltimore, Maryland | 2015 |
| Sallie Updyke Mundy | June 29, 1962 in Elmira, New York | 2017 |
How many judges are on the PA Superior Court?
| Superior Court of Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|
| Appeals from | Court of Common Pleas |
| Judge term length | 10 years |
| Number of positions | 15 |
| Website | Pennsylvania Courts |
How is the Supreme Court elected?
How are Supreme Court Justices selected? The President nominates someone for a vacancy on the Court and the Senate votes to confirm the nominee, which requires a simple majority. In this way, both the Executive and Legislative Branches of the federal government have a voice in the composition of the Supreme Court.
Who appoints the state Supreme Court justices?
Each state supreme court consists of a panel of judges selected by methods outlined in the state constitution. Among the most common methods for selection are gubernatorial appointment, non-partisan election, and partisan election, but the different states follow a variety of procedures.
What kinds of cases does the Supreme Court decide to hear?
Typically, the Court hears cases that have been decided in either an appropriate U.S. Court of Appeals or the highest Court in a given state (if the state court decided a Constitutional issue). The Supreme Court has its own set of rules. According to these rules, four of the nine Justices must vote to accept a case.
Can the Supreme Court hear any case?
The United States Supreme Court is a federal court, meaning in part that it can hear cases prosecuted by the U.S. government. The Court can also hear just about any kind of state-court case, as long as it involves federal law, including the Constitution. And any case can involve federal law.