Judicial Conduct

Question 1

Cannon 1

Answer 1

A judge shall uphold and promote the independence, integrity, and impartiality of the judiciary, and shall avoid impropriety and appearance of impropriety.

Question 2

Cannon 2

Answer 2

A judge shall perform the duties of judicial office impartially, competently, and diligently.

Question 3

Cannon 3

Answer 3

A judge shall conduct the judge’s personal and extrajudicial activities to minimize the risk of conflict with the obligations of judicial office.

Question 4

Cannon 4

Answer 4

A judge or candidate for judicial office shall not engage in political or campaign activity that is inconsistent with the independence, integrity, or impartiality of the judiciary.

Question 5

4.2

Answer 5

Political and Campaign Activities of Judicial Candidates in Public Elections

Question 6

4.1

Answer 6

Political and Campaign Activities of Judges and Judicial Candidates in General

Question 7

4.4

Answer 7

Campaign Committees

Question 8

3.3

Answer 8

Testifying as a Character Witness

Question 9

3.13

Answer 9

Acceptance and Reporting of Gifts, Loans, Bequests, Benefits, or Other Things of Value

Question 10

3.8

Answer 10

Appointments to Fiduciary Positions

Question 11

3.10

Answer 11

Practice of Law

Question 12

2.4

Answer 12

External Influences on Judicial Conduct

Question 13

2.9

Answer 13

Ex Parte Communications

Question 14

2.11

Answer 14

Disqualifications