ME · rules
M. Code Jud. Conduct R. 3.1
Extrajudicial Activities in General
A judge may engage in extrajudicial activities, except as prohibited by law or
this Code. However, when engaging in extrajudicial activities, a judge shall not
(A) Participate in activities that will interfere with the proper
performance of the judge’s judicial duties;
(B) Participate in activities that will lead to frequent disqualification of
the judge;
(C) Participate in activities that would appear to a reasonable person
to undermine the judge’s independence, integrity, or impartiality;
(D) Engage in conduct that would appear to a reasonable person to be
coercive;
(E) Make use of court premises, staff, stationery, equipment, or other
resources, except for incidental use and for activities that concern the
law, the legal system, or the administration of justice, or unless such
additional use is permitted by law; or
(F) Demean the judicial office.
Provenance
- Source
- courts.maine.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-24
- Edition
- 2026-09-24
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