Rule 706 - Procedure for Succession of Judicial Authority(A) In the event of the inability of the President Judge to perform the functions of that office because of absence, death, extended illness, or other disability, or in the event of a vacancy in the office of President Judge for any reason, the duties of President Judge shall devolve to the judge who last served as President Judge, and if such previous President Judge is no longer an active commissioned judge, or is otherwise unable to serve, then, in the following order: to the Supervising Judge of the Criminal Division, the Supervising Judge of the Family Division, the Orphans Court Administrative Judge, then to each judge in order of seniority, until such time as the President Judge is able to resume those duties, or until such time as a new President Judge is selected pursuant to Pa. Rule of Judicial Administration 706(f).(B) Pursuant to Pa. Rule of Judicial Administration 706(e)(2)(ii), should the disability of the President Judge or vacancy of that position extend longer than thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, then the Court shall select a new President Judge pursuant to the procedures set forth in Pa. Rule of Judicial Administration 706(f).(C) The President Judge may, from time to time, designate in writing, a judge to temporarily act as president judge during brief absences, with due regard to the succession of authority set forth in section (A) above.Amended effective through 4/1/2024.