State of Washington

Ethics Advisory Committee

Opinion 89-10

Question

Is it permissible under CJC Canon 5(B)(2) for a judge to allow the placement of a candy machine in the court facilities when the proceeds from the machine will go to a nonprofit organization?

Answer

CJC Canon 5(B)(2) prohibits a judge from permitting the placement of a candy machine in the court facilities when the proceeds from the machine will go to a nonprofit organization.

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 3.7(B)

Opinion 89-10

05/22/1989

 

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