Rule 18-102.15 - Responding to Judicial and Attorney Misconduct (Aba 2.15)(a) A judge shall take or initiate appropriate corrective measures with respect to the unprofessional conduct of another judge or an attorney.(b) If other corrective measures are not appropriate or, if attempted, were not successful, a judge shall inform the Commission on Judicial Disabilities of facts known to that judge that raise a substantial question as to another judge's fitness for office.(c) If other corrective measures are not appropriate or, if attempted, were not successful, a judge shall inform the Attorney Grievance Commission of facts known to the judge that raise a substantial question as to an attorney's honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness as an attorney in other respects.(d) Acts of a judge required or permitted by sections (a), (b), and (c) of this Rule shall be absolutely privileged.Md. R. Jud. & Judi. Appts. 18-102.15
This Rule is derived from former Rule 2.15 of Rule 16-813(2016).
Adopted June 6, 2016, eff. 7/1/2016.COMMENT
[1] Permitting a judge to take "corrective measures gives the judge a wide range of options to deal with unprofessional conduct. Appropriate corrective measures may include direct communication with the judge or attorney who is believed to have committed the violation or other direct action if available. There may be instances of professional misconduct that would warrant a private admonition or referral to a bar association counseling service.