Pa. Jud. Conduct Bd. Rule 34

(A) If the Board finds probable cause to file a Board Complaint alleging mental or physical disability, the Board shall promptly notify the Judicial Officer and provide the Judicial Officer with an opportunity to resign from judicial office or, when appropriate, to enter a rehabilitation program acceptable to the Board prior to the filing of the Board Complaint.

(B) When a Judicial Officer enters a rehabilitation program pursuant to paragraph 18

(C), the Board may defer filing a Board Complaint for a reasonable period of time to permit the completion of the program, provided that the Judicial Officer:

(1) actively participates in the rehabilitation program;

(2) consents in writing to the release of information and records relating to his or her participation in the program; and

(3) when determined necessary by the Board, agrees to a voluntary suspension of some or all of the Judicial Officer’s duties.

(C) When a rehabilitation program is completed to the Board’s satisfaction, the Board may:

(1) dismiss the complaint; or

(2) continue the matter pending a reevaluation after a period of judicial service specified by the Board.

Adopted March 20, 1995, imd. effective.