In Re: Amendment of Rule 2.3 of the Code of Judicial Conduct

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA IN RE: : NO. 483 : AMENDMENT OF RULE 2.3 OF : JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION THE CODE OF JUDICIAL : CONDUCT : DOCKET : : ORDER PER CURIAM AND NOW, this 28th day of March, 2017, it is ORDERED, pursuant to Article V, Section 10 of the Constitution of Pennsylvania, that Rule 2.3 of the Code of Judicial Conduct is amended in the attached form. To the extent that notice of proposed rulemaking would otherwise be required by Pa.R.J.A. No. 103, the immediate promulgation of the amendments is found to be in the interests of justice and efficient administration. This Order shall be processed in accordance with Pa.R.J.A. No. 103(b), and the amendments herein shall be effective immediately. Additions are shown in bold and are underlined.