Codes of Conduct
Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees
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Official source: Guide to Judiciary Policy, Vol. 2A, Ch. 3 · May 2, 2024 technical revision; substantive revision March 21, 2022
- Overview
- Canon 1: A Judicial Employee Should Uphold the Integrity and Independence of the Judiciary and of the Judicial Employee's Office
- Canon 2: A Judicial Employee Should Avoid Impropriety and the Appearance of Impropriety in All Activities
- Canon 3: A Judicial Employee Should Adhere to Appropriate Standards in Performing the Duties of the Office
- Canon 4: In Engaging in Outside Activities, a Judicial Employee Should Avoid the Risk of Conflict with Official Duties, Should Avoid the Appearance of Impropriety, and Should Comply with Disclosure Requirements
- Canon 5: A Judicial Employee Should Refrain from Inappropriate Political Activity