42 Pa. C.S. § 3151

Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92

Section 3151 - Oath of office

Each judicial officer shall, before entering on the duties of his office, take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation before a person authorized to administer oaths:

"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of this Commonwealth and that I will discharge the duties of my office with fidelity."

Any person refusing to take the oath or affirmation shall forfeit his office. A judicial officer shall be sworn upon his appointment or election, and after each retention election, and thereafter need not be sworn in any matter referred to him.

42 Pa.C.S. § 3151

1976, July 9, P.L. 586, No. 142, § 2, effective 6/27/1978.