Pennsylvania Code
Title 204 - JUDICIAL SYSTEM GENERAL PROVISIONS
Part II - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Chapter 31 - CONTINUING JUDICIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
Section 31.5 - Waivers, Extensions and Deferrals

Universal Citation: 204 PA Code ยง 31.5

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

(a) Waiver. The Board may waive the CJE requirements for a period of not more than one (1) year upon a finding by the Board of undue hardship or circumstances beyond the control of the Judge which prevent him or her from complying in any reasonable manner with the CJE requirement.

(b) Extensions of Waivers. A waiver may be extended upon application to the Board and Board approval. Upon termination of the waiver, the Board may make such additional CJE requirements as it deems appropriate.

(c) Deferrals. Deferment is available to any Judge eligible for senior status but not so certified. Upon senior judge certification, the Judge shall complete the CJE requirement by the deadline of the current year and will have until the following compliance deadline to complete the standard requirement plus the deferred CJE requirements, not to exceed two (2) times the current annual requirement.

(d) Members of the Armed Forces.

(i) Waiver. Upon written request, the CJE requirement will be waived in their entirety for any compliance period in which members of the Armed Forces serve on active duty.

(ii) Termination of Active Duty. Within thirty (30) days after termination of active duty, the Judge must notify the Board and will be required to comply with CJE requirements for the forthcoming year.

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