I want to include a retired judge, with his permission, on a fundraising committee for my upcoming political race. Can I refer to the person as judge or can I refer to them as The Honorable?

The question of whether a retired or former judge can use the title “Judge” has been written about several times previously in this column over the last 24 years. There are some basic customs and practices that have developed over the years.

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