Rebekah Reigner Appointed Court Administrator for Pennsylvania’s 39th Judicial District

Rebekah Reigner has been named the new district court administrator for the 39th Judicial District, encompassing Franklin and Fulton counties in Pennsylvania, as announced on October 13, 2025. In this capacity, Reigner will work alongside the president judge to provide essential oversight, administrative support, and guidance to the judiciary across both counties. This appointment signifies a crucial step in the ongoing administration of justice within the region.

Reigner brings a wealth of experience to her new role. Most recently, she served as the director of the Franklin County Domestic Relations Section, where she managed a team of 23 professionals responsible for delivering vital family court services. Prior to this position, Reigner held the role of Domestic Relations Supervisor in Berks County. Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from West Chester University.

The 39th Judicial District is a key component of Pennsylvania’s Unified Judicial System, which is overseen by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, the oldest court in North America, currently led by Chief Justice Debra Todd. The district is one of 60 established across the state, with the 39th serving Franklin and Fulton counties. The judicial structure includes five Common Pleas Judges who preside over a wide range of matters, including jury trials, civil and criminal cases, juvenile matters, divorces, custody disputes, estates, wills, and guardianship cases. These judges operate from courthouses located in Chambersburg and McConnellsburg, the respective county seats.

Supplementing the work of the Common Pleas Judges are ten Magisterial District Judges. These judges handle traffic and non-traffic criminal cases, as well as landlord-tenant disputes and other civil matters from various district court offices situated throughout Franklin and Fulton counties. The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) provides comprehensive operational and management support to the judiciary. Court-supervised departments within the district, including adult and juvenile probation and parole departments and domestic relations sections, employ over 100 staff members dedicated to serving the residents of Franklin and Fulton counties. Reigner’s appointment is expected to bolster the efficiency and effectiveness of these operations, ensuring the continued provision of accessible and timely justice to all individuals interacting with the court system.

Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from Franklin County, Pennsylvania

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