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section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-13 03:07 EST
updated: 2026-11-13 03:07 EST
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# District judge Richard Olasz retires after 38 years

Magisterial District Judge Richard Olasz is retiring after serving as a district judge since July 1988, according to Mon Valley Independent. He said health concerns influenced the decision.

Section: [Public Safety](/pittsburgh/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Richard Olasz](/pittsburgh/wiki/richard-olasz.md)

## Coverage

- [Mon Valley Independent](https://www.monvalleyindependent.com/2026/11/13/district-judge-to-retire-after-38-years-on-bench/?ta_paidstory), 2026-11-13 03:07 EST: District judge to retire after 38 years on bench

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