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Miss. Code Jud. Conduct Canon 1
A Judge Shall Uphold the Integrity and Independence of the Judiciary
An independent and honorable judiciary is indispensable to justice in our
society. A judge should participate in establishing, maintaining, and enforcing high
standards of conduct, and shall personally observe those standards so that the
integrity and independence of the judiciary will be preserved. The provisions of this
Code should be construed and applied to further that objective.
History
Commentary: Deference to the judgments and rulings of courts depends upon public confidence in the integrity and independence of judges. The integrity and independence of judges depends in turn upon their acting without fear or favor. Although judges should be independent, they must comply with the law, including the provisions of this Code. Public confidence in the impartiality of the judiciary is maintained by the adherence of each judge to this responsibility. Conversely, violation of this Code diminishes public confidence in the judiciary and thereby does injury to the system of government under law.
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- courts.ms.gov
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- 2026-09-25
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- 2026-09-25
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