WY · rules
Wyo. Code of Jud. Conduct R. 2.10
Judicial Statements on Pending and Impending Cases
(A) A judge shall not make any public statement that might reasonably be
expected to affect the outcome or impair the fairness of a matter pending* or
impending* in any court, or make any nonpublic statement that might
substantially interfere with a fair trial or hearing.
(B) A judge shall not, in connection with cases, controversies, or issues that
are likely to come before the court, make pledges, promises, or commitments
that are inconsistent with the impartial* performance of the adjudicative
duties of judicial office.
(C) A judge shall require court staff, court officials, and others subject to the
judge’s direction and control to refrain from making statements that the judge
would be prohibited from making by paragraphs (A) and (B).
(D) Notwithstanding the restrictions in paragraph (A), a judge may make
public statements in the course of official duties, may explain court procedures,
and may comment on any proceeding in which the judge is a litigant in a
personal capacity.
(E) Subject to the requirements of paragraph (A), a judge may respond
directly or through a third party to allegations in the media or elsewhere
concerning the judge’s conduct in a matter.
History
Comment. — [1] This Rule’s restrictions on judicial speech are essential to the maintenance of the independence, integrity, and impartiality of the judi- ciary. [2] This Rule does not prohibit a judge from commenting on proceedings in which the judge is a litigant in a personal capacity. In cases in which the judge is a litigant in an official capacity, such as a writ of mandamus, the judge must not comment publicly. [3] Depending upon the circumstances, the judge should consider whether it may be preferable for a third party, rather than the judge, to respond or issue statements in connection with allegations concerning the judge’s conduct in a matter.
Provenance
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- wyocourts.gov
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- 2026-09-24
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- 2026-09-24
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