Republican PA. Supreme Ct. Justice Convicted of Corruption (2nd & 3rd Orie Sisters going to prison)

[JPZenger]

5. If she doesn't resign, she can't be removed or replaced until impeached

Eventually, there will be a special election to replace her. (Which is supposed to occur in an odd numbered year - 2013???)

However, amazingly, she is still a Supreme Court Justice, although one who doesn't hear cases or get paid.

If she doesn't resign, she would probably be impeached. However, that process usually takes many months.

Corbett gets to pick her temporary replacement, but he can't do that until she is removed. So actually, it is better that she not be removed until the state is ready for a new election. She was the swing vote. If the Supreme Court votes 3-3 on a case, that is a non-decision, so the lower court decision holds up.