Section 15.32. Unofficial statements and opinions

(a) For reasons of sound administration, statements, decisions, information or opinions of ALJs regarding specific cases may not be solicited or will not be given other than for the final adjudication, opinion and order.

(b) Only appropriate information regarding the status of a case or general reports will be released by the Office of Chief Administrative Law Judge.

(c) ALJs, legal counsel and employes are prohibited from making statements providing decisional information or opinions on specific cases other than the final adjudication, opinions and orders.

(d) Statements or information given or expressed are only to be considered aids to the public, do not have the force and effect of law or legal determination and are not binding upon anyone or the OALJ.

The provisions of this § 15.32 adopted December 27, 1991, effective December 28, 1991, 21 Pa.B. 5935.