Is it unethical for a judge to have ex parte communications with prosecutors appearing before them?
It depends. On administrative matters, such as which cases are coming up, the judge can certainly communicate with defense counsel or plaintiffs counsel or a district attorney on the status of cases. But if the ex parte communication goes to anything involving substance, then it is prohibited, whether it is by email, text, letter or an old-fashioned in-person appearance.
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