Committee On Judicial Ethics

December 05, 2022 | New York Law Journal

A part-time judge may serve as an inspector of election in a school board election but may not serve in the capacity of chairperson, poll clerk or assistant poll clerk.

By Committee on Judicial Ethics

5 minute read

December 04, 2022 | New York Law Journal

A judge may not write a letter of congratulations to the judge's parent to be read aloud at an upcoming political fund-raiser sponsored by a political organization, which is being held outside the judge's window period for political activity.

By Committee on Judicial Ethics

4 minute read

December 01, 2022 | New York Law Journal

A judge may accept an invitation to speak at a free community celebration of Pride month, provided the event is not a fund-raiser, and subject to generally applicable limitations on judicial speech and conduct. The judge may also permit the organization to use the judge's photo and title in social media promotions advertising the free event.

By Committee on Judicial Ethics

4 minute read

November 30, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Where a full-time judge earned fiduciary commissions as co-executor of an estate before assuming the bench, the judge need not report those commissions to the clerk of the court under Section 100.4(H)(2), even if they are paid after the judge assumes full-time judicial office.

By Committee on Judicial Ethics

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November 29, 2022 | New York Law Journal

May a full-time judge (1) serve on the steering committee of a not-for-profit cultural/religious organization associated with a college, and donate at least $1000 per year as required; (2) permit their name to be listed on the organization's regular letterhead, including the title "Honorable"; and/or (3) permit their name to be listed on an invitation to the Society's fundraising events?

By Committee on Judicial Ethics

4 minute read

November 28, 2022 | New York Law Journal

A full-time criminal court judge who presides in a problem-solving court and makes referrals to a not-for-profit entity may observe the entity's programming for individuals who have completed all court mandates but voluntarily return to the agency for additional services.

By Committee on Judicial Ethics

8 minute read

November 27, 2022 | New York Law Journal

A judge may present an educational program on family offense petitions to a sheriff's office, provided the judge does not provide partisan advice on litigation strategy or tactics and otherwise complies with generally applicable limitations on judicial speech and conduct. The session may be held in a training room at the sheriff's office or virtually.

By Committee on Judicial Ethics

5 minute read

November 24, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Where a judge receives documents in camera for review as permitted by law, is the judge thereafter disqualified in the matter?

By Committee on Judicial Ethics

2 minute read

November 23, 2022 | New York Law Journal

A judge with relevant personal knowledge may provide a character reference for a longtime friend's application to open a bank account overseas where the bank's form requires a reference from certain designated professions, including judges.

By Committee on Judicial Ethics

4 minute read

November 22, 2022 | New York Law Journal

A part-time town justice may simultaneously serve as an administrative law judge for a town code administrative bureau in the same town.

By Committee on Judicial Ethics

3 minute read