APPEALS GENERALLY

1. (a) These rules shall govern all appeals from the Court of Judicial Discipline pursuant to PA. CONST. Art. V, § 18(c).

2. (b) Under these rules,

   1. (1) ‘‘Special Tribunal’’ means a special tribunal convened pursuant to PA. CONST. Art. V, § 18(c) and formed pursuant to Rule 8.
   2. (2) ‘‘Reviewing Court’’ means either the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania or a Special Tribunal.

3. (c) Recusal

   A member of the Court shall recuse himself or herself in any matter in which recusal would be required of a Judicial Officer under the Code of Judicial Conduct.