James J. Merkins at a glance
- Current role
- Magisterial District Judge
- Court
- Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court 32-2-54
- Jurisdiction
- Pennsylvania · State
- Judicial service
- Active
James J. Merkins
Magisterial District Judge · Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court 32-2-54
Available research
Courtroom rules and guidance
Recording Photography Evidence Presentation
For Pennsylvania Common Pleas proceedings, statewide Pa.R.J.A. 1910 prohibits courtroom broadcasting, recording, and photography unless an exception or judicial authorization applies; the rule also recognizes judge-authorized electronic or photographic means for evidence presentation.
the use of electronic or photographic means for the presentation of evidence201 Pa. Code Chapter 19, Rule 1910, Broadcasting, Recording and Photography in the Courtroom ↗
Sources
Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · checked July 27, 2026
https://www.pacourts.us/courts/minor-courts/magisterial-district-judges201 Pa. Code Chapter 19, Rule 1910, Broadcasting, Recording and Photography in the Courtroom
Judge research source · HTML · checked July 26, 2026
https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?d=&file=%2Fsecure%2Fpacode%2Fdata%2F201%2Fchapter19%2Fchap19toc.html