ETHICS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
STATE OF WASHINGTON
OPINION NO. 87-6



QUESTION

     Is it proper for a district court judge or magistrate to serve on the
board of directors of an organization which is intended to coordinate the
fulfillment of community service obligations of defendants by putting the
defendant in touch with the appropriate agency wishing to receive community
service help?


ANSWER

     It is not proper under CJC Canon 2(B) for a district court judge or
magistrate to serve on the board of directors of an organization which is
intended to coordinated the fulfillment of community service obligations of
defendants by putting the defendants in touch with the appropriate agency
wishing to receive community service help since it may create the
appearance of partiality.