1089 Adoption of Rule 105 of the Pennsylvania Bar Admission Rules; no. 199; Supreme Court Rules doc. no. 1

PART IV.  ADMISSION TO PRACTICE LAW

[204 PA. CODE CH. 71]

Adoption of Rule 105 of the Pennsylvania Bar Admission Rules; No. 199; Supreme Court Rules Doc. No. 1

[28 Pa.B. 3503]

Order

Per Curiam:

   And Now, this 9th day of July, 1998, the Pennsylvania Bar Admission Rules are amended by the adoption of Rule 105 to read as follows:

   To the extent that notice of proposed rulemaking would be required by Pennsylvania Rule of Judicial Administration No. 103 or otherwise, the immediate adoption of Pa. B.A.R. 105 is hereby found to be required in the interest of justice and efficient administration.

   This Order shall be processed in accordance with Pennsylvania Rule of Judicial Administration No. 103(b) and shall be effective immediately.

Annex A

TITLE 204.  JUDICIAL SYSTEM GENERAL PROVISIONS

PART IV.  ADMISSION TO PRACTICE OF LAW

CHAPTER 71.  PENNSYLVANIA BAR ADMISSION RULES

Subchapter A.  PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS

Rule 105.  CIVIL IMMUNITY OF THE BOARD OF LAW EXAMINERS, ITS MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS AND ENTITIES PROVIDING INFORMATION REGARDING AN APPLICANT TO THE BOARD.

   (A)  The Board of Law Examiners, and its members, employees, and agents are immune from all civil liability for conduct and communications occurring in the performance of their official duties relating to the examination, character and fitness qualification, and licensing of persons seeking to be admitted to the practice of law.

   (B)  Records, statements of opinion and other information regarding an applicant for admission to the bar communicated by any entity, including any person, firm, or institution, without malice, to the Board of Law Examiners, or to its members, employees or agents are privileged, and civil suits predicated thereon may not be instituted.

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 98-1181. Filed for public inspection July 24, 1998, 9:00 a.m.]