207 Pa. Code Rule 4.3. Activities of Candidates for Appointive Judicial Office.

Rule 4.3. Activities of Candidates for Appointive Judicial Office.

A candidate for appointment to judicial office may:
(A)  communicate with the appointing or confirming authority, including any selection, screening, or nominating commission or similar agency; and
(B)  seek endorsements for the appointment from any person or organization.

Comment:

   When seeking support or endorsement, or when communicating directly with an appointing or confirming authority, a candidate for appointive judicial office must not make any pledges, promises, or commitments that are inconsistent with the impartial performance of the adjudicative duties of the office. See Rule 4.1(A)(12).

Source

   The provisions of this Rule 4.3 amended October 31, 2014, effective December 1, 2014, 44 Pa.B. 7169. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (373731) to (373732).

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