Subchapter BB. PENNSYLVANIA JUDICIAL
REFORM COMMISSION
Sec.
7.391. Creation.
7.392. Purpose.
7.393. Membership.
7.394. Powers and duties.
7.395. Relationship to other agencies.
7.396. Expenses.
7.397. Termination date.
Source The provisions of this Subchapter BB adopted by Executive Order No. 1987-14, dated July 16, 1987, effective July 16, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 3188, unless otherwise noted.
§ 7.391. Creation.
The Pennsylvania Judicial Reform Commission is created to perform the functions of an advisory panel set forth in this subchapter.
§ 7.392. Purpose.
The Commission is established to examine issues related to the judicial branch and to recommend changes in law and procedure it finds advisable.
§ 7.393. Membership.
The Commission will consist of 23 members appointed by the Governor.
§ 7.394. Powers and duties.
The Commission will:
(1) Review Commonwealth laws and regulations pertaining to the judiciary.
(2) Consider proposed legislation, including constitutional amendments, which would reform and improve the judiciary.
(3) Examine reform efforts in other states relating to the judiciary.
(4) Actively seek out information and recommendations from the judiciary, the legal profession and the public at large.
(5) Make specific findings and recommendations for proposed reforms.
§ 7.395. Relationship to other agencies.
Staff support for the Commission shall be provided by the Department of State. Executive agencies shall cooperate to the fullest extent with the Commission in fulfilling its mandate under this subchapter.
§ 7.396. Expenses.
Members of the Commission will not be compensated for their services, but are entitled to reimbursement for expenses necessarily incurred, in accordance with procedures established by the Office of the Governor.
§ 7.397. Termination date.
The Commission will communicate its findings and recommendations to the Governor on or before January 15, 1988, and the provisions of this subchapter will terminate on that date.
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