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1996
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Court Administrator of Pennsylvania Elected to National Office
NASHVILLE, TN - August 1, 1996 – Nancy M. Sobolevitch, Court Administrator of Pennsylvania, today was elected by her peers as president-elect of the Conference of State Court Administrators (COSCA) during the organization's annual meeting here...August 01
Former State Supreme Court Justice Appointed as Master to Recommend State Funding Implementation Plan
PHILADELPHIA, July 26, 1996 – "Formulating a plan to unify Pennsylvania's various courts will ultimately improve the quality of justice in Pennsylvania," said Senior Judge Frank J. Montemuro, Jr., the former state Supreme Court Justice appointed today to recommend that plan. Montemuro cautioned though that the process of formulating a plan, much less implementing one, will be neither quick nor easy....July 26
State Court Administrator Reaction to County Commissioners v.Commonwealth decision
HARRISBURG, July 26, 1996 – Noting the need for extensive analysis of facts, careful study of issues and thoughtful communication among all branches and levels of Pennsylvania government, Court Administrator of Pennsylvania Nancy M. Sobolevitch today said she welcomes the challenges posed by the state Supreme Court's most recent decision to fully unify the administration of the state's courts....July 26
DiPrimio Named top Philadelphia Court Administrator
PHILADELPHIA, July 17, 1996 – Attorney and veteran court administrator Joseph J. DiPrimio has been tapped for a key leadership post in the Philadelphia court system, Common Pleas Court President Judge Alex Bonavitacola announced today....July 17
Despite a “Tidal Wave of Work” Pennsylvania Superior Court Cited by National Center as “Expeditious”
HARRISBURG, April 12, 1996 — The Pennsylvania Superior Court, despite bearing one of the nation's heaviest appellate workloads, is at the top of the heap in deciding cases, according to the National Center for State Courts (NCSC), a prestigious court monitor located in Williamsburg, Va....April 12
Justice Details New Court Leadership; Cappy Outlines Plan to Strengthen First Judicial District Court Reforms
HARRISBURG, March 26, 1996 — New steps designed to continue the successful reforms initiated in the Philadelphia court system were announced today by state Supreme Court Justice Ralph J. Cappy. The changes, to take effect April 1, 1996, are intended to build upon achievements of the past five years and guide Pennsylvania's First Judicial District into the twenty-first century....March 25
Supreme Court Justice Cautions House and Senate on ShutDown of Statewide Automated District Justice System
HARRISBURG, February 28, 1996 — Supreme Court Justice Stephen A. Zappala today cautioned members of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees that the present automated District Justice System connecting the 551 district justice offices throughout Pennsylvania eventually will have to be shut down unless remedial financial action is taken....February 27