§ 3111. Definitions.
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§ 3111. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the meanings given to them in this section:
"Bail commissioner." An arraignment court magistrate of the Philadelphia Municipal Court.
"Board." The board existing under Subchapter D of Chapter 21 (relating to Minor Judiciary Education Board).
"Judge." A judge of the Traffic Court of Philadelphia.
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(Oct. 12, 1984, P.L.959, No.187, eff. 60 days; Oct. 9, 2008, P.L.1352, No.98, eff. 60 days)
2008 Amendment. Act 98 amended the defs. of "bail commissioner" and "judge." Section 10 of Act 98 provided that nothing in Act 98 shall be construed or deemed to provide arraignment court magistrates with retirement benefits or rights different from those available to bail commissioners immediately prior to the effective date of Act 98.
References in Text. The Traffic Court of Philadelphia, referred to in the def. of "judge," was abolished by Joint Resolution No.2 of 2016.
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