State of Washington

Ethics Advisory Committee

Opinion 85-09

Question

Is it proper for a part-time judge to: 1) serve as chair of a fund raising committee of a civic organization so long as the judge does not personally solicit funds; 2) sell tickets for fund raising activities; 3) solicit a “patronage” contribution in connection with the sale of tickets to an event for which the contributor is buying special recognition such as having their name printed in a program or is allowed to attend a special party for contributors only?

Answer

It is not proper under CJC Canon 5(B)(2) for a judge to engage, either directly or indirectly, in any fund raising activities.

NOTE: Effective June 23, 1995, the Supreme Court amended the Code of Judicial Conduct. In addition to reviewing the ethics advisory opinions, the following should be noted:

Opinion 85-9—The language in CJC Canon 5(B)(2) has been modified.

The Supreme Court adopted a new Code of Judicial Conduct effective January 1, 2011. In addition to reviewing the ethics advisory opinions, the following should be noted:

CJC Application II
Terminology “Part-time judge”
CJC 3.7(A) and (B)

Opinion 85-09

10/01/1985

 

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