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Model Code of Judicial Conduct
2004 Edition

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREFACE

PREAMBLE

TERMINOLOGY

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.

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