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Pa. Rules Governing Standards of Conduct of Magisterial District Judges Rule 2.6
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Rule 2.6 Ensuring the Right to Be Heard
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 accord to every person or entity who has a legal interest in a proceeding, or that person or entity’s lawyer or authorized representative, the right to be heard according to law.
(B) A magisterial district judge may encourage parties to a proceeding and their lawyers or authorized representatives to settle matters in dispute but shall not act in a manner that coerces any party into settlement.