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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 08-556

THE COURTS

Title 207--JUDICIAL CONDUCT

PART II.  CONDUCT STANDARDS

[ 207 PA. CODE CH. 33 ]

Amendment of Canon 7 B(1)(c) of the Code of Judicial Conduct; No. 317 Judicial Administration Doc. No. 1

[38 Pa.B. 1445]
[Saturday, March 29, 2008]

Order

Per Curiam:

   And Now, this 17th day of March, 2008, Canon 7 B(1)(c) of the Code of Judicial Conduct is amended to read as follows.

   To the extent that prior distribution and publication of this amendment would otherwise be required, it has been determined that immediate promulgation of the amendment is required in the interest of justice and efficient administration.

   This Order shall be processed in accordance with Pa.R.J.A. 103(b) and shall be effective immediately.

Annex A

TITLE 207.  JUDICIAL CONDUCT

PART II.  CONDUCT STANDARDS

CHAPTER 33.  CODE OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT

Subchapter A.  CANONS

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Canon 7.  Judges should refrain from political activity inappropriate to their judicial office.

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   B.  Campaign conduct.

   (1)  Candidates, including an incumbent judge, for a judicial office that is filled either by public election between competing candidates or on the basis of a merit system election:

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   (c)  should not make pledges or promises of conduct in office other than the faithful and impartial performance of the duties of the office; make statements that commit [or appear to commit] the candidate with respect to cases, controversies or issues that are likely to come before the court; or misrepresent their identity, qualifications, present position, or other fact.

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[Pa.B. Doc. No. 08-556. Filed for public inspection March 28, 2008, 9:00 a.m.]


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