Rule 21-215. Responding to judicial and lawyer misconduct.

A. A judge who knows that another judge has committed a violation of this Code that raises a substantial question regarding the judge’s honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness as a judge in other respects shall inform the Judicial Standards Commission. B. A judge who knows that a lawyer has committed a violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct that raises a substantial question regarding the lawyer’s honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness as a lawyer in other respects shall inform the Disciplinary Board. C. A judge who receives information indicating a substantial likelihood that another judge has committed a violation of this Code shall take appropriate action. D. A judge who receives information indicating a substantial likelihood that a lawyer has committed a violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct shall take appropriate action.