Recent news reports have raised questions about the wisdom of the policy that permits certain Pennsylvania judges to accept gifts, including from lawyers or parties who appear or may appear before them. There is no wisdom in this policy. It should be changed to protect the integrity of the judiciary and the public’s confidence in the courts.
For most Pennsylvania judges, such gifts are permissible, provided that they are reported on the judges’ annual financial disclosure forms. Gifts are permitted to Supreme Court justices, Superior Court and Commonwealth Court judges, and common pleas judges.
| Jeremy D. Mishkin Chairman Albert S. Dandridge III Francis P. Devine III Richard Feder Shira J. Goodman Michele D. Hangley Gregory Harvey Jeffrey P. Lewis Nathaniel Metz Daniel Siegel Louis Sirico John Soroko Peter Vaira Raymond M. Williams Alan L. Yatvin The Editorial Board of The Legal Intelligencer is composed of members of the legal profession. They serve voluntarily and are independent of The Legal Intelligencer. Through their ongoing exchange of views, members of the board attempt to develop consensus on issues of importance to the bench, bar and public. Members of the legal community are invited to contribute signed op-ed pieces. |
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