Thomas W. Ankrom II at a glance
- Current role
- Magisterial District Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Pennsylvania · State
- Judicial service
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Thomas W. Ankrom II
Magisterial District Judge · Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court 13-3-02
Biography
Professional career
- The Magisterial District Judge for Pennsylvania’s District 13‐3‐02, serving Franklin, Jefferson, and Morgan Townships and the boroughs of Clarksville and Jefferson, with his commission expiring the first Monday of January 2030
- His law enforcement experience included patrol, criminal investigations, and school resource officer duties
Education
Additional information
- He was elected to the judgeship in 2023 and sworn in on December 29, 2023
- Ankrom previously served 19 years with the Waynesburg Police Department, retiring as Chief of Police in 2022
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
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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 ↗