Pa.M.J.E. Rule 301 – Continuing Education Requirements.

(a) Magisterial district judges shall, on an annual basis as defined by the Board, complete thirty-two (32) hours of continuing education in accordance with the requirements of 42 Pa.C.S. § 3118(a)(1); Pa.R.J.A. 602(a).
(b) Arraignment court magistrates shall, on an annual basis as defined by the Board, complete twenty (20) hours of continuing education in accordance with the requirements of 42 Pa.C.S. § 3118(b).
(c) All newly elected or appointed magisterial district judges shall, within twelve (12) months of assuming office, complete a thirty-two (32) hour supplemental practicum in accordance with the requirements of Pa.R.J.A. 602(b). This requirement shall be in addition to the annual continuing education requirement.