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Code of Judicial Conduct - History Of The Code, The Current Code, Enforcement Of The Code, Further Readings

A collection of rules governing the conduct of judges while they serve in their professional capacity.

The Code of Judicial Conduct was formulated by the AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION (ABA) in 1972. The code itself does not have the force of law, but federal and state governments have adopted it and use violations of its rules as the basis for punitive action against judges.

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Code of Judicial Conduct - History Of The Code

Code of Judicial Conduct - The Current Code

Code of Judicial Conduct - Enforcement Of The Code

Code of Judicial Conduct - Further Readings

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