Pennsylvania Code
Title 210 - APPELLATE PROCEDURE
Part II - INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
Chapter 69 - INTERNAL OPERATING PROCEDURES OF THE COMMONWEALTH COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA
ORGANIZATION AND ASSIGNMENT OF JUDGES
Section 69.104 - Confidentiality
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
(a) The Commonwealth Court staff owes a duty of confidentiality to the Court. Staff shall refrain from public or private discussions outside the Court regarding the merits of a pending matter, the internal decision-making process regarding a specific matter, and the assignment of a specific matter to a particular Judge or Duty Judge, or the identity of the Judge or Judges who may have authorized a per curiam order or opinion in a matter.
(b) Notwithstanding the restrictions in paragraph (a), designated staff may make public statements in the course of official duties, explain court procedures, and participate in activities that promote public understanding of and confidence in the administration of justice, including but not limited to participating in continuing legal education programs.
