This monograph describes the sections of the Code of Judicial Conduct that relate to off-the-bench judicial conduct and discusses the purposes of regulating such conduct.
It also examines the case law pertaining to the code regarding the business and financial activities of judges, their civil and charitable activities, and their social associations and activities. It concludes with an assessment of the code's effectiveness and suggestions for its future development. Although the code has worked well, it has some weaknesses requiring reexamination. Regulations for investment and other business activity need refinement to permit business participation which does not violate the normative rules of the code. The antisolicitation rules regarding charitable activities also need clarification. Further, attention should be given to the interplay between the first amendment and restrictions on judges' private lives. A table of cases and footnotes are cases and footnotes are supplied.