Northampton County Magisterial District Judge – District 03-2-01
District 03-2-01, Northampton County, PA
Current Incumbent
Roy A. Manwaring II
Democratic
In office since January 2022
Next Election
Nov 2, 2027
Filing Window
Mar 10, 2027 - Aug 2, 2027
Term Length
6 years
Position Type
Full Time
Number of Seats
1
About this position
Magisterial District Courts are responsible for adjudicating all traffic and non-traffic citations as well as processing criminal and private criminal complaints, including arraignments and preliminary hearings. Magisterial District judges also hear civil and landlord-tenant complaints up to a jurisdictional limit of $12,000. Magisterial District judges may also administer oaths and affirmations and take acknowledgments.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Must be a resident of the district
- Must have relevant professional experience
- Candidate must be at least 21 years of age, under the age of 75, a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a resident of his/her magisterial district for a one-year period prior to election, and certified by the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts as successfully completing a rigorous training and education program administered by the Minor Judiciary Education Board; or an attorney admitted to the Bar in Pennsylvania.
Filing information
Elections office
669 Washington Street, Lower Level, Easton, PA 18042
Phone: 610-829-6260
Fee & signature requirements
Filing Fee of $50, and 100 signatures required. If it is a sitting judge that is filing for reelection, they may file a certificate of nomination in lieu of a petition.
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Elections Division's office.