Proposed Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct
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Preamble & Scope |
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Application |
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Terminology |
| Canon 1 |
A judge shall uphold and promote the independence, integrity, and impartiality of the judiciary and shall avoid impropriety and the appearance of impropriety. |
| Rule 1.1 |
Compliance with the Law |
| Rule 1.2 |
Promoting Confidence in the Judiciary |
| Rule 1.3 |
Avoiding Abuse of the Prestige of Judicial Office |
| Canon 2 |
A judge shall perform the duties of judicial office impartially, competently, and diligently. |
| Rule 2.1 |
Giving Precedence to the Duties of Judicial Office |
| Rule 2.2 |
Impartiality and Fairness |
| Rule 2.3 |
Bias, Prejudice, and Harassment |
| Rule 2.4 |
External Influences on Judicial Conduct |
| Rule 2.5 |
Competence, Diligence, and Cooperation |
| Rule 2.6 |
Ensuring the Right to be Heard |
| Rule 2.7 |
Responsibility to Decide |
| Rule 2.8 |
Decorum, Demeanor, and Communication with Jurors |
| Rule 2.9 |
Ex Parte Contacts and Communications with Others |
| Rule 2.10 |
Judicial Statements on Pending and Impending Cases |
| Rule 2.11 |
Disqualification |
| Rule 2.12 |
Supervisory Duties |
| Rule 2.13 |
Administrative Appointments |
| Rule 2.14 |
Disability and Impairment |
| Rule 2.15 |
Responding to Judicial and Lawyer Misconduct |
| Rule 2.16 |
Cooperation with Disciplinary Authorities |
| Canon 3 |
A judge shall conduct the judge’s personal and extrajudicial activities so as to minimize the risk of conflict with the obligations of judicial office. |
| Rule 3.1 |
Extrajudicial Activities in General |
| Rule 3.2 |
Appearances before Governmental Bodies and Consultation with Governmental Officials |
| Rule 3.3 |
Testifying as a Character Witness |
| Rule 3.4 |
Appointments to Governmental Positions |
| Rule 3.5 |
Use of Nonpublic Information |
| Rule 3.6 |
Affiliation with Discriminatory Organizations |
| Rule 3.7 |
Participation in Educational, Religious, Charitable, Fraternal, or Civic Organizations and Activities |
| Rule 3.8 |
Appointments to Fiduciary Positions |
| Rule 3.9 |
Service as an Arbitrator or Mediator |
| Rule 3.10 |
Practice of Law |
| Rule 3.11 |
Financial, Business, or Remunerative Activities |
| Rule 3.12 |
Compensation for Extrajudicial Activities |
| Rule 3.13 |
Acceptance and Reporting of Gifts, Loans, Bequests, Benefits, or Other Things of Value |
| Rule 3.14 |
Reimbursement of Expenses and Waivers of Fees or Charges |
| Rule 3.15 |
Reporting Requirements |
| Canon 4 |
A judge or judicial candidate shall not engage in political or campaign activity that is inconsistent with the independence, integrity, or impartiality of the judiciary. |
| Rule 4.1 |
Political and Campaign Activities of Judges and Judicial Candidates |
| Rule 4.2 |
Political and Campaign Activities of Judicial Candidates |
| Rule 4.3 |
Campaign Standards and Communications |
| Rule 4.4 |
Campaign Solicitations and Contributions |
| Rule 4.5 |
Activities of a Judge Who Becomes a Candidate for Nonjudicial Office |
| Rule 4.6 |
Definitions |
Appendix A - Cross-Reference Table - Proposed Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct to Existing Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct
Appendix B - Cross-Reference Table - Existing Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct to Proposed Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct
Note: Except for Latin terms, words and phrases that appear in italicized type in each rule denote terms that are defined in Terminology or Rule 4.6.
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