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# Eric S. Ettinger

Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court 58-3-02 · Magisterial District Judge

## Profile

- Court: Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court 58-3-02
- State: Pennsylvania
- Role: Magisterial District Judge
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-07-27

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Before you appear

- Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed.
- Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance.
- Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding.

## Courtroom Rules

### recording photography evidence presentation

Scope: statewide

For Pennsylvania Common Pleas proceedings, statewide Pa.R.J.A. 1910 prohibits courtroom broadcasting, recording, and photography unless an exception or judicial authorization applies; the rule also recognizes judge-authorized electronic or photographic means for evidence presentation.

Evidence excerpt: the use of electronic or photographic means for the presentation of evidence

[201 Pa. Code Chapter 19, Rule 1910, Broadcasting, Recording and Photography in the Courtroom](https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?d=&file=%2Fsecure%2Fpacode%2Fdata%2F201%2Fchapter19%2Fchap19toc.html)
Source checked: 2026-07-26


## Sources

- [Official profile](https://www.pacourts.us/courts/minor-courts/magisterial-district-judges)
- [Official roster](https://www.pacourts.us/courts/minor-courts/magisterial-district-judges)
- [Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania official judicial roster](https://www.pacourts.us/courts/minor-courts/magisterial-district-judges)
- [201 Pa. Code Chapter 19, Rule 1910, Broadcasting, Recording and Photography in the Courtroom](https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?d=&file=%2Fsecure%2Fpacode%2Fdata%2F201%2Fchapter19%2Fchap19toc.html)

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## Biography

### Professional career

- Elected in the 2025 general election and sworn in on January 10, 2026, at the Mifflin County Courthouse, marking the start of his term as Magisterial District Judge for District 58‐3‐02
- Eric S. Ettinger is a 20‐year veteran of the Mifflin County Regional Police Department, serving as a patrol officer, school resource officer, and community leader

### Education


### Additional information

- He is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran (1999–2003) and holds two degrees in organizational leadership from Pennsylvania State University.
- Judge Ettinger presides over Magisterial District Court 58‐3‐02, which covers the Borough of Burnham, Township of Decatur, Township of Derry, Borough of Lewistown (Wards 6 and 7).
- His community service includes coaching youth sports, leading block watch programs, and serving on the Lewistown Police Association Union board