Judges

Question 1

what values must judges uphold

Answer 1

independence integrity impartiality

Question 2

when must judge avoid even the appearance of impropriety

Answer 2

always

Question 3

what is impropriety

Answer 3

when conduct would create a reasonable perception that he has violated the CJC or acted in a way that reflects badly

Question 4

what does competence diligence cooperation mean

Answer 4

legal knowledge, skill, prep necessary
devotee adequate time
be punctual
ensure her court does right hting

Question 5

when is ex party ok

Answer 5

-expressly authorized by law
-mediation or settlement
-emergencies or admin
1. circumstance requires it
2. communication is emergency or scheduling/admin matter
3. judge believes no one will gain advantage
4. judge notifies other party about what they missed

Question 6

what if judge accidentally has ex party

Answer 6

notify and give opportunity to respond

Question 7

who can judge talk to about a matter

Answer 7

court personnel

disinterested legal experts

Question 8

what comments can judge make

Answer 8

in public - nothing that would affect outcome
in private - nothing that might interfere with fair trial

Question 9

what if judge knows another judge violated CJC or RPC in manner that raises a substantial question as to other judge’s honesty, trustworthiness or fitness

Answer 9

MUST inform

if not sure, must take appropriate aciton

Question 10

what if judge knows about disability/impairment of other judge or lawyers

Answer 10

must take appropriate action

if super serious may be required to report

Question 11

what’s the general rule for disqualifying self

Answer 11

if judge’s impartiality might reasonably be questioned

Question 12

when should judge disqualify self for prior involvement

Answer 12

1. served as material witness
2. served as lawyer in matter
3. was associated in law practice with someone who participated substantially as a lawyer in the matter at the time they worked together
4. presided as a judge over the matter in another court
5. served in gov employment and participated personally and substantially in the matter

Question 13

what if judge has economic interst

Answer 13

hard no if he or family has economic interest

Question 14

what is an economic interest

Answer 14

person owns more than a de minims legal or equitable interest

Question 15

what are exceptions to economic interest

Answer 15

mutual funds
securities held by org
bank deposits, mutual insurance
gov securities

Question 16

when must disqualify if it’s someone the judge knows

Answer 16

anyone with third degree of relationship

or they’ve contributed to election campaign

Question 17

can a judge hold and manage her own investment and those of her family or manage or participate in biz owned by her or family

Answer 17

yes unless it interferes with job

Question 18

what gifts may be accepted but must be reported

Answer 18

-incident to public testimonial
-invitations to free events related to law
- gifts if the person is someone who has come or is likely to come before jduge

Question 19

what can a full time judge not do

Answer 19

act as mediator, arbitrator, practice law

Question 20

what must judge report

Answer 20

compensation for extrajudicial stuff
gifts unless amount doesn’t exceed
reimbursements unless amount doesn’t exceed