Jury finds Orie Melvin guilty on all but one count

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3. Jane Orie was a state Senator, not a Supreme Court justice.

But maybe you're right, I assumed that PA SC judges were appointed but I could be mistaken.

Three sisters, Jane, Joan, and Janine, all convicted. Wow.

Edited to add: Looks like I was mistaken.

http://www.pacourts.us/learn/how-judges-are-elected

When Elections Occur

Judicial elections occur in odd-numbered years. Justices and judges may serve an unlimited number of terms until they reach the mandatory retirement age of 70 and are retained or re-elected by the voters. Vacancies that exist before an election may be filed by gubernatorial appointment until an election is held. These selections are subject to Senate confirmation.

10 Year Term
Appellate court jurists
Courts of Common Pleas judges

6 Year Term
Magisterial district judges
Philadelphia Municpial Courts judges
Philadelpia Traffic Courts judges

The SC is an appellate court so they're elected to 10 year terms.