ABA MODEL CODE OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT
2004 EDITION
The 1990 Model Code of Judicial Conduct was superseded by a revised code adopted in February 2007 by the ABA House of Delegates.
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CANON 1
A judge shall uphold the integrity and independence of the judiciary.CANON 2
A judge shall avoid impropriety and the appearance of impropriety in all of the judge’s activities.CANON 3
A judge shall perform the duties of judicial office impartially and diligently.CANON 4
A judge shall so conduct the judge’s extra-judicial activities as to minimize the risk of conflict with judicial obligations.CANON 5
A judge or judicial candidate shall refrain from inappropriate political activity.
