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Erie Cnty. C.P. ErieCountyLocalRulesCivilProcedure Rule 312
FAIR TRIAL FREE PRESS
A lawyer or law firm associated with a civil action shall not during its investigation or
litigation make or participate in making an extra judicial statement, other than a quotation from or
reference to public records, which a reasonable person would expect to be disseminated by means
of public communication if there is a reasonable likelihood that such dissemination will interfere
with a fair trial and which relates to:
(a) Evidence regarding the occurrence or transaction involved.
(b) The character, credibility or criminal record of a party, witness or prospective
witness.
(c) The performance or results of any examinations or tests or the refusal or failure of
a party to submit to such.
(d) An opinion as to the merits of the claims or defenses of a party, except as required
by law or administrative rule.
(e) Any other matter reasonably likely to interfere with a fair trial of the action.
SERVICE OF ORIGINAL PROCESS AND
OTHER LEGAL PAPERS
Provenance
- Source
- courts.eriecountypa.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-30
- Edition
- 2026-09-30
- Content hash
a7a546e97a94f129c41dcf432e6312178760a5724b21c086cdccb6ee5f29878d
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