82 Amendment of Rules 107 and 108 of the Pennsylvania Rules for Continuing Legal Education; No. 353 Supreme Court Rules; doc. no. 1

Title 204--JUDICIAL SYSTEM GENERAL PROVISIONS

PART V. PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND CONDUCT

[204 PA. CODE CH. 82]

Amendment of Rules 107 and 108 of the Pennsylvania Rules for Continuing Legal Education; No. 353 Supreme Court Rules; Doc. No. 1

[35 Pa.B. 349]

Order

Per Curiam:

   And Now, this 30th day of December, 2004, Rules 107 and 108 of the Pennsylvania Rules for Continuing Legal Education are amended to read as follows.

   To the extent that prior distribution and publication of this amendment would be required by Pa.R.J.A. No. 103, it has been determined that immediate promulgation 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 204. JUDICIAL SYSTEM GENERAL PROVISIONS

PART V. PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND CONDUCT

Subpart A. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

CHAPTER 82. CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION

Subchapter A. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

Rule 107. Minimum Standards for Course Approval.

   To be approved for credit, a CLE course or activity must meet the following standards:

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   (f)  The course shall be presented in a suitable setting devoted to the educational activity of the program. No CLE shall consist solely of television viewing in the home, correspondence work, or self study, except as the Board shall approve to accommodate the needs of the handicapped or incapacitated. Video, motion picture or audio tape presentations may be used provided a faculty person is in attendance at all presentations to comment and answer questions. Computer-based programs may be approved if they meet interactive, technical and accreditation standards set forth by the Board;

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Rule 108. Credit for Continuing Legal Education Courses and Activity.

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   (e)  The number of credits earned by computer-based education that may be applied to the annual compliance requirement shall not exceed four (4).

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 05-82. Filed for public inspection January 14, 2005, 9:00 a.m.]