Section 1. Definitions  


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  • Code of Judicial Conduct—The Code adopted by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania to govern the conduct of officers of the judicial system.

    Court—The Court of Judicial Discipline.

    Magisterial District Judge member—that member of the court appointed by the Supreme Court, who is a magisterial district judge.

    Judicial member—a member of the court who is also a judge of a court of common pleas, the Superior Court or the Commonwealth Court.

    Non-judicial member—a member of the court who is a non-judge member of the bar of the Supreme Court or a non-lawyer elector.

    Rules Governing Standards of Conduct of Magisterial District Judges—The Rules adopted by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania to govern the conduct of Magisterial District Judges.

    Rules of Professional Conduct—The Rules adopted by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania to govern the conduct of attorneys.