NCJ Number
44398
Date Published
1975
Length
58 pages
Annotation
THE REASONS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ETHICAL STANDARDS, THE PROCESS BY WHICH SUCH STANDARDS ARE CREATED, THEIR IMPORTANCE TO JUDGES AND THE JUDICIAL PROCESS, AND THEIR APPLICATION IN SPECIFIC CASES ARE DISCUSSED.
Abstract
THE CODE OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT WITH COMMENTARY IS PRESENTED. ALSO DISCUSSED ARE PROBLEM AREAS, HOW TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON ETHICAL QUESTIONS, AND SANCTIONS WHICH CAN BE IMPOSED ON JUDGES FOR SOME KINDS FO CONDUCT. BYLAWS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY ARE APPENDED.