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Featured Publication in Judicial Conduct and Ethics

Recommendations by Judges
By Cynthia Gray

Recommendations by Judges discusses the guidance judicial ethics advisory committees have provided judges deciding whether to provide a letter of recommendation or act as a reference in contexts such as employment, admission to an educational institution or the bar, appointment to the bench, and adjudicative proceedings. Part of the Key Issues in Judicial Ethics series, the 2009 update of this 25-page publication incorporates recent advisory opinions and citations to the 2007 ABA Model Code of Judicial Conduct.
Item 841a. Report
Published:1996, updated 11/2009
25 pages
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Ethical Issues for New Judges
By Cynthia Gray

Faced with the prospect and privilege of doing justice and administering the law, a new judge must make changes in community activities, political conduct, and financial practices to comply with a new responsibility to “act at all times in a manner that promotes public confidence in the integrity and impartiality of the judiciary.” Moreover, a new judge must make a professional shift from advocate to impartial arbiter. This paper outlines the advice judicial ethics committees have given to new judges to guide them in making that transition. It lists the inquiries a newly chosen judge should make about charitable, political, and business activities to evaluate what changes are necessary to conform to the judicial ethics rules. It considers whether a new judge may accept gifts, including receptions, that are offered to mark the new position. The paper also discusses winding-up a law practice, including completing pending cases, duties to clients, disposing of an interest in a law firm, receiving fees for work completed before taking the bench, and disassociation from a law firm. Finally, the paper examines the disqualification issues frequently faced by a new judge.
Item 845a. Ethical Issues for New Judges
Published:1996, updated 7/2003
31 pages
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Ethical Standards for Judges
By Cynthia Gray

A concise but comprehensive introduction to the substantive rules of judicial ethics. This 29-page publication discusses the standards for both on- and off-the-bench behavior for judges, defines relevant terms, and gives examples of misconduct that has resulted in discipline. The 2009 up-date incorporates recent case law and citations to the 2007 ABA Model Code of Judicial Conduct.
Item 0938870971. Book
Published:1999, revised 2009
30 pages
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AJS / Drake Law Review Symposium Issue
The 2007 AJS/Drake Law Review Symposium issue tackles the growing politicization of judicial selection in the United States, stemming, at least in part, from the U.S. Supreme Court decision Republican Party of Minnesota v. White, 536 U.S. 736 (2002) holding that judicial candidates may not be prohibited from announcing their views on disputed legal and political subjects.
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Behind Closed Doors: A guide for jury deliberations
This 10-page pamphlet is designed to assist jurors in the deliberation process; from getting organized to voting and the verdict.
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Judicial Selection: How It Works, Why It Matters
A 12-page
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Judicial Selection Reform: Examples from Six States
This monograph examines successful judicial selection reform efforts in six states, discussing the nature of each reform and its implementation in other states, the events that provided the impetus for reform, and the actors who were instrumental in bringing about the reform.
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Model Judicial Selection Provisions
Revised in 2008, these provisions offer exemplary language for establishing judicial nomination and evaluation processes of the highest quality and represent American Judicature Society policy as to the "best practices" in selecting, retaining, and evaluating judges. 
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