Pennsylvania’s Unified Court System 7 justices with 10 year terms Supreme Court 9 judges with 10 year terms. Hears cases by or against Pennsylvania. Commonwealth Court Superior Court An appellate court with 15 judges with 10 year terms 60 judicial districts in PA Judges with 10 yr. terms Courts of Common Pleas Philadelphia Municipal Court Magisterial District Judge Terms of 6 years Found in every county except Philadelphia. Currently 553 of them Pittsburgh Magistrates # of judges: 25 Limited to minor crimes and civil cases or arraignments Appointed by Pittsburgh’s Mayor When an incumbent judge run for re-election, they run for retention. For example: Would you like to retain Judge Likens in the Court of Common Pleas? YES NO