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Model Code of Judicial Conduct: Canon 2

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 Communications
  • 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

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