Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Rule 2.15 - Responding to Judicial and Lawyer Misconduct(A) A judge having knowledge that another judge has committed a violation of this Code that raises a substantial question regarding the judge's honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness as a judge shall inform the appropriate authority.(B) A 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 judge who receives information indicating a substantial likelihood that another judge has committed a violation of this Code shall take appropriate action.(D) A 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.