(a) General rule.--A justice seeking review of a decision of the Court of Judicial Discipline pursuant to section 18 of Article V of the Constitution of Pennsylvania shall so notify the Court of Judicial Discipline.
(b) Establishment.--Upon receipt of notice under subsection (a), the Court of Judicial Discipline shall notify the Secretary of the Commonwealth who shall set a date within 20 days for the selection of the special tribunal as set forth in section 18 of Article V of the Constitution of Pennsylvania. At the time and place fixed, the Secretary of the Commonwealth, in a manner consistent with any applicable general rules, shall publicly select by lot seven names from the members of the Superior Court and the Commonwealth Court in regular active duty, except judges then serving on the Court of Judicial Discipline or the Judicial Conduct Board.
(c) Vacancies.--A vacancy on the special tribunal shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner provided under subsection (b).
(d) Powers and duties.--The special tribunal shall review the decision of the Court of Judicial Discipline as provided in section 18 of Article V of the Constitution of Pennsylvania. There shall be no right of appeal or other form of review from the special tribunal.
(July 2, 1993, P.L.395, No.56, eff. Aug. 16, 1993)
1993 Amendment. Act 56 added section 727.
Suspension by Court Rule. Section 727 was suspended by Rule No. 7 of Pennsylvania Rules Governing Appeals from the Court of Judicial Discipline, adopted May 24, 1994, insofar as it is inconsistent with Rules 1 through 11.
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