Digest: A sitting judge may reach out to individuals in the judge’s community who may have appropriate contacts, so that the judge may use those contacts to reveal, discuss and explore the judge’s qualifications and interest in appointive judicial office with the appointing authority, political party leaders, and relevant elected officials. However, the judge may not compensate such individuals for their time or assistance with the appointment process.
Rules: 22 NYCRR 100.0(A); 100.0(Q); 100.2; 100.2(A); 100.3(A); 100.4(A)(1), (3); 100.5(A)(1); Opinions 15-176; 96-97.
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