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Pa. Rules Governing Standards of Conduct of Magisterial District Judges Rule 2.4
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Rule 2.4 External Influences on Judicial Conduct
Canon 2: A magisterial district judge shall perform the duties of judicial office impartially, competently, and diligently
Rule Text
(A) A magisterial district judge shall not be swayed by public clamor or fear of criticism.
(B) A magisterial district judge shall not permit family, social, political, financial, or other interests or relationships to influence the magisterial district judge’s judicial conduct or judgment.
(C) A magisterial district judge shall not convey or permit others to convey the impression that any person or organization is in a position to influence the magisterial district judge.