Politics & Government

Montco Judge Taking Corbett to Court

Local judge is taking the required retirement age to task.

 

If you've served jury duty in Montgomery County, there's a pretty good chance you've met long-time Montgomery County Judge Arthur Tilson. He speaks to most all jurors before selections begin.

Tilson, however, may sit on the other side of the courtroom come May.

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Tilson is taking Gov. Tom Corbett to court over a "retirement mandate," according to PennLive.com

"They are arguing that it violates their civil rights under the U.S. and state constitutions," said PennLive.com. "Last week, the state Supreme Court agreed to hear and fast-track one of those cases filed by [Tilson]. The state's highest court is to hear arguments on the Tilson case in May."

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A federal judge is allowing the Pennsylvania Supreme Court the first hearing to decide "whether to overturn a state law that requires Pennsylvania judges to retire at age 70," said the article.

For the full story, read PennLive.com's post here.


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