Section 91.5. Confidentiality

(a) General rule. Enforcement Rule 213(c) provides that:

(1) A subpoena issued under these rules shall clearly indicate on its face that the subpoena is issued in connection with a confidential investigation under the Enforcement Rules, and that it is regarded as contempt of the Supreme Court or grounds for discipline under the Enforcement Rules for a person subpoenaed to in any way breach the confidentiality of the investigation.

(2) It shall not be regarded as a breach of confidentiality for a person subpoenaed to consult with an attorney.

(3) The subpoena and deposition procedures under these rules shall be subject to the confidentiality requirements of Chapter 93 Subchapter F (relating to confidentiality).

(b) Exception. Subsection (a)(1) shall not apply to a subpoena issued in connection with a proceeding that is open to the public under § 93.102(a) (relating to access to disciplinary information and confidentiality).

The provisions of this § 91.5 amended June 11, 1993, effective immediately, 23 Pa.B. 2729; amended February 24, 2006, effective immediately, 36 Pa.B. 929. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (309928).