Chapter 23 · Judicial conduct: integrity, impartiality, and duties on the bench

The judge's frame: scope and independence (CJC Rules 1.1–1.3)

1. 23.1.1Who the CJC covers (Application section)
2. 23.1.2Appearance of impropriety and judicial prestige (CJC Rules 1.2, 1.3, 2.4)

Duties on the bench: impartiality, competence, diligence (CJC Rules 2.1–2.8, 2.12–2.16)

1. 23.2Duties on the bench: impartiality, competence, diligence (CJC Rules 2.1–2.8, 2.12–2.16)
2. 23.2.1Bias, competence, and decorum (CJC Rules 2.2–2.8)
3. 23.2.2Reporting misconduct and cooperation (CJC Rules 2.15, 2.16)
4. 23.2.3Supervisory and administrative duties (CJC Rules 2.12–2.14)

1. 23.3Extrajudicial and political activities (CJC Rules 3.7, 3.14, 3.15, 4.2)

Off-record contacts: ex parte and public statements (CJC Rules 2.9–2.10)

1. 23.4.1Ex parte communications (CJC Rule 2.9)
2. 23.4.2Public statements on pending cases (CJC Rules 2.10, 2.6)