MINNESOTA COURT RULES

PROFESSIONAL RULES

Code of Judicial Conduct

Code of Judicial Conduct

Adopted effective July 1, 2009

With amendments effective through July 1, 2016

Preamble

Scope

Terminology

Application

TABLE OF CANONS

Canon

1.		A Judge Shall Uphold and Promote the Independence, Integrity, and Impartiality of the Judiciary, and Shall Avoid Impropriety and the Appearance of Impropriety
		Rule 1.1 - Compliance with the Law
		Rule 1.2 - Promoting Confidence in the Judiciary
		Rule 1.3 - Avoiding Abuse of the Prestige of Judicial Office
2.		A Judge Shall Perform the Duties of Judicial Office Impartially, Competently, and Diligently
		Rule 2.1 - Giving Precedence to the Duties of Judicial Office
		Rule 2.2 - Impartiality and Fairness
		Rule 2.3 - Bias, Prejudice, and Harassment
		Rule 2.4 - External Influences on Judicial Conduct
		Rule 2.5 - Competence, Diligence, and Cooperation
		Rule 2.6 - Ensuring the Right to Be Heard
		Rule 2.7 - Responsibility to Decide
		Rule 2.8 - Decorum, Demeanor, and Communication with Jurors
		Rule 2.9 - Ex Parte Communications
		Rule 2.10 - Judicial Statements on Pending and Impending Cases
		Rule 2.11 - Disqualification
		Rule 2.12 - Supervisory Duties
		Rule 2.13 - Administrative Appointments
		Rule 2.14 - Disability and Impairment
		Rule 2.15 - Responding to Judicial and Lawyer Misconduct
		Rule 2.16 - Cooperation with Disciplinary Authorities
3.		A Judge Shall Conduct the Judge's Personal and Extrajudicial Activities to Minimize the Risk of Conflict with the Obligations of Judicial Office
		Rule 3.1 - Extrajudicial Activities in General
		Rule 3.2 - Appearances before Governmental Bodies and Consultation with Government Officials
		Rule 3.3 - Testifying as a Character Witness
		Rule 3.4 - Appointments to Governmental Positions
		Rule 3.5 - Use of Nonpublic Information
		Rule 3.6 - Affiliation with Discriminatory Organizations
		Rule 3.7 - Participation in Educational, Religious, Charitable, Fraternal, or Civic Organizations and Activities
		Rule 3.8 - Appointments to Fiduciary Positions
		Rule 3.9 - Service as Arbitrator or Mediator
		Rule 3.10 - Practice of Law
		Rule 3.11 - Financial, Business, or Remunerative Activities
		Rule 3.12 - Compensation for Extrajudicial Activities
		Rule 3.13 - Acceptance and Reporting of Gifts, Loans, Bequests, Benefits, or Other Things of Value
		Rule 3.14 - Reimbursement of Expenses and Waivers of Fees or Charges
		Rule 3.15 - Reporting Requirements
4.		A Judge or Candidate for Judicial Office Shall Not Engage in Political or Campaign Activity that is Inconsistent with the Independence, Integrity, or Impartiality of the Judiciary
		Rule 4.1 - Political and Campaign Activities of Judges and Judicial Candidates in General
		Rule 4.2 - Political and Campaign Activities of Judicial Candidates in Public Elections
		Rule 4.3 - Activities of Candidates for Appointive Judicial Office
		Rule 4.4 - Campaign Committees
		Rule 4.5 - Activities of Judges Who Become Candidates for Nonjudicial Office