Judicial Conduct Codes
/ˈdʒuːdɪʃəl ˈkɒndʌkt koʊdz/
Definitions
- (n.) Ethical rules and standards established to guide the behavior of judges and maintain judicial integrity.
The judicial conduct codes require judges to avoid conflicts of interest.
Forms
- judicial conduct codes
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Commentary
Judicial conduct codes serve as a foundation for maintaining public trust in the judiciary and often inform disciplinary procedures for judicial misconduct.
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