HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-09-10 Commissioners Meeting
MAGISTERIAL
DISTRICT JUDGES
-SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 -
39-2-01 Glenn K. Manns
(Chambersburg)
39-3-02 Annie Gomez Shockey
(Waynesboro, Washington Twp)
39-3-03 David L. Plum
(Hamilton, Letterkenny, Lurgan, Fannett)
39-3-04 Kristin D. Nicklas
(Greene, South Hampton, Orrstown)
39-3-05 Duane K. Cunningham
(Greencastle, Antrim)
39-3-06 Jody C. Eyer
(Mercersburg, Montgomery, Metal, Peters,
St. Thomas, Warren)
39-3-07 Kelly L. Rock
(Guilford, Quincy, Mont Alto)
WHAT IS A MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
JUDGE
Elected officials who serve six-year terms
Handle civil claims, traffic, landlord-tenant disputes,
summary criminal cases, set bail and conduct
preliminary hearings
COMMUNITY ROLE OF MDJS
Provide accessible justice close to home
Serve as first contact with the court system
Promote fairness, efficiency and accountability
On-call rotations to ensure an MDJ is available at all
times 24/7/365
JURISDICTION OVERVIEW
Traffic and Non-traffic summary offenses
Preliminary hearings in misdemeanor and felony cases
Civil cases up to $12,000
Landlord-tenant disputes
Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders - temporary orders