Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
(A) The Board, by its Chair, the Chair's designee, or Chief Counsel, may issue subpoenas to compel the testimony under oath of witnesses, including the Judicial Officer who is the subject of a complaint, and to compel the production of relevant documents, books, accounts, and other records.(B) Content (1) The subpoena shall indicate on its face that it is issued in connection with a confidential proceeding of the Judicial Conduct Board.(2) The subpoena shall give notice that it shall not be a breach of confidentiality for a subpoenaed person to consult with an attorney or to provide notice as required by law.(3) The subpoena shall order the witness to appear before person or persons named at a specified date, time, and place, and to bring any items described.(C) Service A subpoena shall be served in person or by any process providing restricted delivery to and returned receipt from the named addressee.
(D) Challenges Any challenge to the validity of a subpoena shall be decided by a member or members of the Board appointed by the Chair.
(E) Enforcement The Board, by its Chair or the Chair's designee, may enforce a subpoena by initiating proceedings in the Commonwealth Court pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S. § 761(a)(2).