Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
Rule 2.15 - Responding to Judicial and Lawyer Misconduct(A) A magisterial district judge having knowledge that another magisterial district judge has committed a violation of this Code that raises a substantial question regarding the magisterial district judge's honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness as a magisterial district judge shall inform the appropriate authority.(B) A magisterial district judge having knowledge that a lawyer has committed a violation of the Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct that raises a substantial question regarding the lawyer's honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness as a lawyer shall inform the appropriate authority.(C) A magisterial district judge who receives information indicating a substantial likelihood that another magisterial district judge has committed a violation of this Code shall take appropriate action.(D) A magisterial district judge who receives information indicating a substantial likelihood that a lawyer has committed a violation of the Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct shall take appropriate action.