Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
Rule 2.10 - Judicial Statements on Pending and Impending Cases(A) A magisterial district judge shall not make any public statement that might reasonably be expected to affect the outcome or impair the fairness of a matter pending or impending in any court, or make any nonpublic statement that might substantially interfere with a fair trial or hearing.(B) A magisterial district judge shall not, in connection with cases, controversies, or issues that are likely to come before the court, make pledges, promises, or commitments that are inconsistent with the impartial performance of the adjudicative duties of judicial office.(C) A magisterial district judge shall require court staff, court officials, and others subject to the magisterial district judge's direction and control to refrain from making statements that the magisterial district judge would be prohibited from making by paragraphs (A) and (B).(D) Notwithstanding the restrictions in paragraph (A), a magisterial district judge may make public statements in the course of official duties, may explain court procedures, and may comment on any proceeding in which the magisterial district judge is a litigant in a personal capacity.(E) Subject to the requirements of paragraph (A), a magisterial district judge may respond directly or through a third party to allegations in the media or elsewhere concerning the magisterial district judge's conduct in a matter.