(a) Judges.-- Any judge may be suspended, removed from office or otherwise disciplined for violation of Subchapter A (relating to standards of conduct), misconduct in office, neglect of duty, failure to perform his duties, or conduct which prejudices the proper administration of justice or brings the judicial office into disrepute and may be retired for disability seriously interfering with the performance of his duties. (b) Magisterial district judges.-- The suspension, removal, discipline and compulsory retirement of magisterial district judges shall be governed by general rule.
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