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CHAPTER 33 DISCIPLINE, REMOVAL AND RETIREMENT OF JUDICIAL OFFICERS Subchapter A. Standards of Conduct B. Establishment and Discontinuance of Courts C. Discipline and Removal of Judges D. Retirement Enactment. Chapter 33 was added July 9, 1976, P.L.586, No.142, effective 60 days from the date of final enactment of the act of April 28, 1978 (P.L.202, No.53). Cross References. Chapter 33 is referred to in sections 1141, 2105 of this title. SUBCHAPTER A STANDARDS OF CONDUCT Sec. 3301. Constitutional restrictions. 3302. Additional restrictions. 3303. Additional compensation prohibited. 3304. Acting as collection agent or paid arbitrator prohibited. 3305. Automatic removal upon conviction or disbarment. 3306. Automatic removal upon nonjudicial candidacy. 3307. Automatic suspension of judicial officer under impeachment. Cross References. Subchapter A is referred to in section 3331 of this title. § 3301. Constitutional restrictions. Judges shall devote full time to their judicial duties, and shall not engage in the practice of law, hold office in a political party or political organization, or hold an office or position of profit in the government of the United States, the Commonwealth or any municipal corporation or political subdivision thereof, except in the armed service of the United States or the Commonwealth.

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Statutes > Pennsylvania > Title-42 > Chapter-33 > 3301

CHAPTER 33 DISCIPLINE, REMOVAL AND RETIREMENT OF JUDICIAL OFFICERS Subchapter A. Standards of Conduct B. Establishment and Discontinuance of Courts C. Discipline and Removal of Judges D. Retirement Enactment. Chapter 33 was added July 9, 1976, P.L.586, No.142, effective 60 days from the date of final enactment of the act of April 28, 1978 (P.L.202, No.53). Cross References. Chapter 33 is referred to in sections 1141, 2105 of this title. SUBCHAPTER A STANDARDS OF CONDUCT Sec. 3301. Constitutional restrictions. 3302. Additional restrictions. 3303. Additional compensation prohibited. 3304. Acting as collection agent or paid arbitrator prohibited. 3305. Automatic removal upon conviction or disbarment. 3306. Automatic removal upon nonjudicial candidacy. 3307. Automatic suspension of judicial officer under impeachment. Cross References. Subchapter A is referred to in section 3331 of this title. § 3301. Constitutional restrictions. Judges shall devote full time to their judicial duties, and shall not engage in the practice of law, hold office in a political party or political organization, or hold an office or position of profit in the government of the United States, the Commonwealth or any municipal corporation or political subdivision thereof, except in the armed service of the United States or the Commonwealth.

State Codes and Statutes

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Statutes > Pennsylvania > Title-42 > Chapter-33 > 3301

CHAPTER 33 DISCIPLINE, REMOVAL AND RETIREMENT OF JUDICIAL OFFICERS Subchapter A. Standards of Conduct B. Establishment and Discontinuance of Courts C. Discipline and Removal of Judges D. Retirement Enactment. Chapter 33 was added July 9, 1976, P.L.586, No.142, effective 60 days from the date of final enactment of the act of April 28, 1978 (P.L.202, No.53). Cross References. Chapter 33 is referred to in sections 1141, 2105 of this title. SUBCHAPTER A STANDARDS OF CONDUCT Sec. 3301. Constitutional restrictions. 3302. Additional restrictions. 3303. Additional compensation prohibited. 3304. Acting as collection agent or paid arbitrator prohibited. 3305. Automatic removal upon conviction or disbarment. 3306. Automatic removal upon nonjudicial candidacy. 3307. Automatic suspension of judicial officer under impeachment. Cross References. Subchapter A is referred to in section 3331 of this title. § 3301. Constitutional restrictions. Judges shall devote full time to their judicial duties, and shall not engage in the practice of law, hold office in a political party or political organization, or hold an office or position of profit in the government of the United States, the Commonwealth or any municipal corporation or political subdivision thereof, except in the armed service of the United States or the Commonwealth.