Section 7. Prothonotary in Philadelphia; separate dockets for courts; but one judgment and lien docket

Prothonotary in Philadelphia; separate dockets for courts; but one judgment and lien docket

For Philadelphia there shall be one prothonotary’s office, and one prothonotary for all said courts to be appointed by the judges of said courts, and to hold office for three years, subject to removal by a majority of the said judges; the said prothonotary shall appoint such assistants as may be necessary and authorized by said courts; and he and his assistants shall receive fixed salaries, to be determined by law and paid by said county; all fees collected in said office, except such as may by law due to the Commonwealth, shall be paid by the prothonotary into the county treasury. Each court shall have its separate dockets, except the judgment docket which shall contain the judgments and liens of all the said courts, as is or may be directed by law.