State of Washington

Ethics Advisory Committee

Opinion 93-06

Question

May a judicial officer serve on an advisory committee for a non-profit organization which offers an annual leadership training course for residents who are interested in becoming more involved in civic and community affairs?

Answer

CJC Canon 5(B) permits judicial officers to participate in civic activities that do not reflect adversely upon their impartiality or interfere with the performance of their judicial duties. A judicial officer may serve on the advisory committee of a non-profit organization that offers an annual leadership training course for residents who are interested in becoming involved in civic and community affairs. The judicial officer should not, however, participate in any fundraising activities as that is prohibited by CJC Canon 5(B)(2).

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 93-6—The language in CJC Canon 5(B) has been changed.

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 3.1
CJC 3.7
CJC 3.7(B)

Opinion 93-06

02/12/1993

 

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