Jim Motznik failed his test for District Judge

I heard that Jim Motznik failed the Test to be a Judge. He isnt the smartest guy out there. He needs to step down from office if this is true.

tami wrote:

I heard that Jim Motznik failed the Test to be a Judge. He isnt the smartest guy out there. He needs to step down from office if this is true.

I hestitate to comment on self-admitted heresay, but I can note he'd certianly not be the first to fail the mandatory prepatory course for district magistrate.

he did fail the test. he is trying to retake it before it hits the paper.

tami wrote:

I heard that Jim Motznik failed the Test to be a Judge. He isnt the smartest guy out there. He needs to step down from office if this is true.

And the law sets no pre-qualifying conditions as to any legal training required for the office, but it will not permit him to exercise that office until he does demonstrate a modicum of understanding of the law he would adjudicate. And if the claims are true, this is a shortcoming of the voters, not Mr. Motznik.

this is why PA must STOP ELECTING JUDGES!!

Stop Them Now wrote:

this is why PA must STOP ELECTING JUDGES!!

Would you rather Fast Eddy appoint them?

No. Chosen as the most qualified after written and oral tests by a certified board of unbiased, non-political and qualified examiners.

Stop Them Now wrote:

No. Chosen as the most qualified after written and oral tests by a certified board of unbiased, non-political and qualified examiners.

And exactly who, through what process, and applying what standards, would "certify" this "board of examiners" as "unbiased, non-political and qualified?" And is the complex understanding of the law and the judicial temperment required of a judge something for which standardized written and oral tests can be developed? We can't even agree on the effective measurement of academic achievement by public school students through such means.

When was the last time you voted for a PA public utility commission judge? They handle multi-million dollar complex legal cases; AND they are MERIT SELECTED.

AND they don't get into trouble because they ARE NOT POLITICIANS first, and judges second, unlike elected judges.

Stop Them Now wrote:

When was the last time you voted for a PA public utility commission judge? They handle multi-million dollar complex legal cases; AND they are MERIT SELECTED.
AND they don't get into trouble because they ARE NOT POLITICIANS first, and judges second, unlike elected judges.

You didn't answer the question: Exactly how would you effect merit selection of judges. The specific process is critical.

I'd do it the same way they merit selected my next-door neighbor, the PA Public Utility Commission judge.

I called Motznik's office today and asked them if he failed the test. they stated that they have no comment. What a fine judge he will make with the other drunks and lapdogs on the bench that we have here in allegheny county.

jimmy did pass the test now leave it alone

california ave wrote:

jimmy did pass the test now leave it alone

How many times did he take it? And the qualifications of an elected public servant, particularly in the justice system, is open to the examination and comment of all citizens, so you can leave that alone, bub.

he passed it on his 3rd try.