Legal Opinion
The First Amendment Coalition, Frederick J. Huysman and Daniel R. Biddle, in 84-1164 v. Judicial Inquiry and Review Board, in 84-1153
Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Decided February 27, 1986No. 84-1153, 84-1164PublishedCited by 72 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
WEIS, Circuit Judge.
The Pennsylvania Constitution provides that public access to records of the Judicial Inquiry and Review Board is allowed only if it recommends that the state supreme court impose discipline on a judge or member of the minor judiciary. The district court found that the federal constitution requires public disclosure by the Board in every instance in which it conducts a formal hearing even if no disciplinary action is recommended. We conclude that the Pennsylvania provision does not violate the federal constitution. In addition, we find that the Board’s…
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