Miles Bixler

Perhaps you saw the notice in this week’s Merchandiser.

Miles Bixler is a candidate for the office of magisterial district judge for District 01-1-03. This office is one of 19 in Lancaster County.

Robert A. Herman, Jr. is retiring from the elected position.

“The annual salary of a magisterial district judge shall be $88,290.”  – PA Code

According to the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania website, the compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package consisting of:  “retirement plans, health and life insurance, holiday and paid leave, and various supplemental programs.”

“Magisterial District Court is the first level of judicial authority in Pennsylvania and is the court where most people experience the judicial system for the first time. Magisterial district judges handle all traffic cases, minor criminal cases, and civil cases involving amounts up to $12,000. District justices also set bail and conduct preliminary hearings in misdemeanor and felony criminal cases to determine if the cases should be dismissed or transferred to the Court of Common Pleas for further proceedings.

“There are 19 magisterial district judges located in offices throughout Lancaster County. They are elected to six-year terms and are employees of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.”