Stephen J. Bayer at a glance
- Current role
- Magisterial District Judge
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- Pennsylvania · State
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Stephen J. Bayer
Magisterial District Judge · Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court 21-3-06
Biography
Professional career
- Magisterial District Judge for District 21‐3‐06 in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, serving until December 31, 2029
Education
Additional information
- Bayer has been serving in this role since at least 2017, having been unopposed in recent elections.
- Elected in the November 7, 2023 Pennsylvania General Election for a six‐year term ending December 31, 2029.
- Judge Bayer presides over Magisterial District Court 21‐3‐06, which covers the boroughs of Coaldale, Tamaqua, and Rush Township.
- He meets Pennsylvania’s qualifications for Magisterial District Judges, including residency, age, and bar membership or approved training
- Case lookup & payment: Available via the Special Court Judges Association of Pennsylvania’s “Find a Judge” tool
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 ↗
Sources
Identity source checked July 27, 2026.
Biography sources checked July 27, 2026.
Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 27, 2026
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 ↗