CHAMBERSBURG – Rebekah Reigner has been hired as district court administrator for the 39th Judicial
District, which is comprised of Franklin and Fulton counties, according to President Judge Shawn D. Meyers. The district court administrator works with the president judge to provide oversight, administrative support
and guidance for the judiciary in both counties.
“I have personally observed her ably lead the Franklin County domestic relations section and work hard to implement new initiatives for the betterment of the department,” Meyers said. “I look forward to her bringing her natural inquisitiveness and thoughtfulness to the role of district court administrator to tackle the ongoing challenges the judiciary faces in an ever-changing world.
“I know she will provide solid leadership to our district, while adhering to the principles of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania and the Vision and Mission Statement of the 39th Judicial District, which can best be summarized as providing effective and efficient justice to all who appear before the court while observing all constitutional and due process requirements.”
Ms. Reigner said, “I am honored to have been appointed as the district court administrator for Franklin and Fulton counties. This opportunity represents both a professional milestone and a profound responsibility to serve the judiciary and the communities of both counties with integrity, efficiency and dedication. In this role, I look forward to working collaboratively with judges, court staff and justice partners to ensure the effective administration of court operations, promote access to justice and support the fair and timely resolution of cases.
“I am committed to upholding the values of transparency, innovation, and service that are essential to a well-
functioning court system. I am deeply grateful for the trust placed in me and excited to contribute to the continued excellence of our judicial system.” Ms. Reigner said.
The new administrator previously served as Franklin County domestic relations section director, where she led a team of 23 professionals in delivering critical family court services. Prior to that, she held the role of domestic relations supervisor in Berks County. Ms. Reigner earned a bachelor of arts degree in criminal justice from West
Chester University.
The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania is led by the oldest court in North America, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Madam Chief Justice Debra Todd leads the court. Two appellate courts, the Superior Court and Commonwealth Court sit as intermediate courts, hearing appeals from the general trial courts.
Pennsylvania is divided into 60 general trial court/specialty court judicial districts. The 39th Judicial District serves Franklin and Fulton counties. Five Common Pleas Judges serve as general jurisdiction judges, presiding over jury
trials, civil, criminal, juvenile, divorce, custody, estates, wills and guardianship matters in courthouses located in Chambersburg and McConnellsburg, the respective county seats.
Ten Magisterial District Judges preside over traffic and non-traffic criminal cases, landlord-tenant and civil matters in district court offices located throughout both counties. The Court Administration Office provides comprehensive support and management to the judiciary. Court-supervised departments in both counties include probation and parole departments for adults and juveniles and domestic relations sections. In total, there are over 100 court-supervised employees and staff serving the citizens of the district.
Ms. Reigner was selected, Meyers said, after receiving many inquiries and conducting interviews with several qualified candidates. He thanked Chief Justice Debra Todd, Pennsylvania court administrator Andrea Tuominen, Geri St Joseph, Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts director of judicial services, and the staff of The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts for their support and approval of Ms. Reigner to serve in this important role.
