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- What is considered misconduct by a judge?
- What kinds of ethics apply to the activities of a judge?
- What ethical issues do judges face?
- What are the constitutional requirements for a US judge?
What is considered misconduct by a judge?
“Misconduct” is “conduct prejudicial to the effective and expeditious administration of the business of the courts.” A “disability” is a temporary or permanent condition, either mental or physical, that makes the judge “unable to discharge all the duties” of the judicial office.
What kinds of ethics apply to the activities of a judge?
Code of Conduct for United States Judges
The Code of Conduct provides guidance for judges on issues of judicial integrity and independence, judicial diligence and impartiality, permissible extra-judicial activities, and the avoidance of impropriety or even its appearance.
What ethical issues do judges face?
Common complaints of ethical misconduct include improper demeanour; failure to properly disqualify when the judge has a conflict of interest; engaging in ex parte communication and failure to execute their judicial duties in a timely fashion. Behaviour outside of the courtroom can also be at issue.
What are the constitutional requirements for a US judge?
The Constitution does not specify qualifications for Justices such as age, education, profession, or native-born citizenship. A Justice does not have to be a lawyer or a law school graduate, but all Justices have been trained in the law.
