Judges' Duties to Each Other

Judges’ Duties to Each Other

1. We will be courteous, respectful, and civil in opinions, ever mindful that a position articulated by another judge is the result of that judge'searnest effort to interpret the law and the facts correctly.
2. In all written and oral communications, we will abstain from disparaging personal remarks or criticisms, or sarcastic or demeaning comments aboutanother judge.
3. We will endeavor to work with other judges in an effort to fostera spirit of cooperation in our mutual goal of enhancing the administrationof justice.

• Introduction
• Preamble
• Lawyers' Duties to Other Counsel
• Lawyers' Duties to the Court
• Courts' Duties to Lawyers
• Judges' Duties to Each Other
• Civility Pledge: Employers of Attorneys
• Civility Pledge: Clients
• Civility Pledge: Judges