By Committee on Judicial Ethics | June 4, 2024
(1)(a) We cannot provide blanket guidance about attending various public events that invite participants to "stand with Israel," as the answer requires fact-specific determinations. (b) A judicial candidate within their window period may contact the Judicial Campaign Ethics Center concerning the propriety of attendance.
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By Committee on Judicial Ethics | June 3, 2024
A treatment court may accept a donation of toiletries from a local bar association to be given to court participants by treatment court staff.
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By Committee on Judicial Ethics | June 2, 2024
The facts presented do not require the inquiring judge to disclose or disqualify in other matters beyond what the judge already plans to do.
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By Committee on Judicial Ethics | May 30, 2024
(1) Subject to certain limitations, a part-time lawyer judge may serve as an assistant county attorney in the General Legal Services division, providing legal advice and services to the county clerk, to the board of elections, and on insurance matters, public health matters, purchasing, and real estate transactions.
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By Jimmy Hoover | May 30, 2024
"Separation of powers concerns and the importance of preserving judicial independence counsel against such appearances," Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. stated in a letter made available by the court Thursday afternoon.
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By Committee on Judicial Ethics | May 29, 2024
Because generating and maintaining an extensive library of educational videos on conflict resolution on a judge's personal social media account(s) will readily be perceived as a campaign of self-promotion, it is only ethically permissible during the judge's window period.
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By Jimmy Hoover | May 29, 2024
"A reasonable person who is not motivated by political or ideological considerations or a desire to affect the outcome of Supreme Court cases would conclude that this event does not meet the applicable standard for recusal," the justice wrote in a letter to lawmakers.
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By Committee on Judicial Ethics | May 28, 2024
A judge may consult with another judge on a matter over which the other judge has appellate jurisdiction without violating the Rules Governing Judicial Conduct, but the practice is ill-advised.
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By Cheryl Miller | May 28, 2024
The Commission on Judicial Performance announced the censures of Humboldt County Superior Court Judge Gregory Kreis and Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Emily Cole.
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By Committee on Judicial Ethics | May 27, 2024
A judge may congratulate successful youth part participants with a handwritten note, but may not include the note in a gift bag of commercially branded promotional items.
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