Code of Conduct for United States Judges

Code of Conduct for United States Judges
CONTENTS
Introduction
Canon 1.
A Judge Should Uphold the Integrity and Independence of the Judiciary
Canon 2.
A Judge Should Avoid Impropriety and the Appearance of Impropriety in All Activities
Canon 3.
A Judge Should Perform the Duties of the Office Impartially and Diligently
Canon 4.
A Judge May Engage in Extra-Judicial Activities To Improve the Law, the Legal System, and the Administration of Justice
Canon 5.
A Judge Should Regulate Extra-Judicial Activities To Minimize the Risk of Conflict with Judicial Duties
Canon 6.
A Judge Should Regularly File Reports of Compensation Received for Law-Related and Extra-Judicial Activities
Canon 7.
A Judge Should Refrain from Political Activity
Compliance with the Code of Conduct
Applicable Date of Compliance
Checklists for Financial and Other Conflicts of Interest

• A Judge Should Uphold the Integrity and Independence of the Judiciary
• A Judge Should Avoid Impropriety and the Appearance of Impropriety
  in All Activities
• A Judge Should Perform the Duties of the Office Impartially
  and Diligently
• A Judge May Engage in Extra-Judicial Activities To Improve
  the Law, the Legal System, and the Administration of Justice
• A Judge Should Regulate Extra-Judicial Activities To Minimize
  the Risk of Conflict with Judicial Duties
• A Judge Should Regularly File Reports of Compensation Received
  for Law-Related and Extra-Judicial Activities
• A Judge Should Refrain from Political Activity

  Compliance with the Code of Conduct Applicable Date of Compliance