GR 38 - Prohibition of Bias

• Proposed New Rule GR 38 - Prohibition of Bias (in Word Format)
• Comments Received for GR 38 - Prohibition of Bias

GR 9 COVER SHEET

Suggested Change to the

GENERAL RULES

Rule 38: Prohibition of Bias

Submitted by the Superior Court Judges’ Association

A. Name of Proponent: Superior Court Judges’ Association

B. Spokesperson: Judge Blaine Gibson, President

Superior Court Judges’ Association

C. Purpose:

The suggested rule seeks to prohibit prejudice and bias during litigation by requiring that all persons in a court proceeding be given fair and equal treatment, and creating a duty to avoid comments or behaviors that could be interpreted as manifesting prejudice toward any court participant.

D. Hearing: A hearing is not requested.

E. Expedited Consideration: Expedited consideration is not requested.