State of Washington

Ethics Advisory Committee

Opinion 87-12

Question

Is it proper for a superior court judge to be listed as a sponsor of a reception honoring successful and unsuccessful Asian candidates for non-partisan offices such as mayor and school board member?

Answer

The Code of Judicial Conduct does not prohibit a judge from acting as a sponsor of a reception intended to honor successful and unsuccessful Asian candidates for non-partisan offices providing the reception does not have as one of its purposes the solicitation of funds for the candidates or others.

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 1.2
CJC 1.3
CJC 3.1
CJC 4.1(A)

Opinion 87-12

12/08/1987

 

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