Shawn P. McLaughlin at a glance
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Shawn P. McLaughlin
Common Pleas Judge · Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County
Biography
Professional career
- Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas Judge for Lancaster County (District 2), elected in 2023 and serving until December 31, 2033
- Current Position: Judge, Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, District 2
Education
Additional information
- 29, 1991) and maintains professional liability insurance in compliance with state rules Local media and campaign materials describe him as an experienced civil litigator specializing in family, employment, administrative, and injury law, and a member of the Christian Legal Society
- Arbitration Experience: held the role of a court‐approved civil arbitrator for Lancaster County for 25 years before his judicial election
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Exhibits
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.
the use of electronic or photographic means for the presentation of evidence201 Pa. Code Chapter 19, Rule 1910, Broadcasting, Recording and Photography in the Courtroom ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
201 Pa. Code Chapter 19, Rule 1910, Broadcasting, Recording and Photography in the Courtroom
Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
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Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania official judicial roster
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View Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania official judicial roster ↗201 Pa. Code Chapter 19, Rule 1910, Broadcasting, Recording and Photography in the Courtroom
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View 201 Pa. Code Chapter 19, Rule 1910, Broadcasting, Recording and Photography in the Courtroom ↗