June 13, 2022

20 years ago this month: Pursuant to a stipulation for discipline by consent, the California Commission on Judicial Performance publicly censured a former judge for a pattern of improper financial

A judge may observe other judges’ court sessions for educational purposes, informally or as part of a formal court system mentor program.  New York Opinion 2022-28. After a judge admonished

5 years ago this month: The Arizona Commission on Judicial Conduct publicly reprimanded a pro tem judge for promoting the use of a service provided by a company in which

In a recent advisory opinion, the Indiana Judicial Qualifications Commission emphasized that, although judicial candidates may criticize their campaign opponents or republish negative reports, the candidates must be “scrupulously fair

25 years ago this month: Pursuant to the judge’s consent, the Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications publicly admonished a judge for comments to the press on a pending investigation of

2 recent judicial ethics advisory opinions addressed judges’ participation in Pride month events.  As noted by the New York Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee, “Pride month typically celebrates a wide range

20 years ago this month: Approving an agreement for discipline, the Indiana Supreme Court publicly reprimanded a judge for an ex parte conversation with the father’s attorneys in a custody