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Pa. Jud. Conduct Bd. Rule 37
Evaluations
(A) When any Judicial Officer under investigation applies for diversion under Rule 36 on the ground of his or her substance abuse, the Board may require the applicant to submit to such medical evaluations as it deems necessary. The Board shall appoint one or more healthcare professionals to examine the applicant and report their findings to the Board. A copy of any such report will be shared with the applicant. Failure to submit to examination will be considered by the Board in its disposition of any pending complaint.
(B) All expenses incurred for such evaluations and reports shall be assessed against the Judicial Officer and shall be his or her sole responsibility.
Adopted March 21, 2003, effective March 22, 2003.
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- judicialconductboardofpa.org
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- 2026-09-30
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- 2026-09-30
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