Pennsylvania Code
Title 207 - JUDICIAL CONDUCT
Part II - CONDUCT STANDARDS
Chapter 39 - GUIDELINES FOR ETHICAL CONDUCT IN JUDICIAL CAMPAIGNS
Section 39.5 - Financial aspects

Universal Citation: 207 PA Code ยง 39.5

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

(a) The financial aspects of a judicial campaign, other than those defined under Statute, are to be found in Canon 7B(2). Briefly, it proscribes solicitation and acceptance of funds personally by the candidate. All funds should be solicited and handled by committees appointed for the purpose. Solicitation may begin no earlier than thirty days before:

(1) The first day for filing nominating petitions; or

(2) the last day for filing a declaration of intention to seek re-election on a retention basis.

(b) Practically, funding is necessary for campaigns, and the foregoing requirement tends to insulate the judge from suspicion of partiality were he to directly request and receive funds from lawyers, persons likely to be involved as plaintiffs and defendants in court proceedings, and political organizations.

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