Direct mail or recorded phone call is fine, so long as prominently identified as advertising material. Judicial ethics Who is covered by Code of Judicial Conduct Everyone who works for a court performing judge-like duties. Judge must behave with integrity, independence and propriety Discriminatory organizations Membership and regular use prohibited if discriminates based on race, sex, religion, national origin, or any other prohibited basis. Party, witness, lawyer, substantial interest. Closer than a cousin.
Parties can waive disqualification after meeting with their lawyers.
Outside activities ok if No cast doubt on impartiality Won t demean judicial office Won t interfere with judicial duties Stipend and paid expenses ok, so long as reasonable. Judge can t actively raise money for an organization. Candidate for a judicial position can do a limited amount of politicking. Must behave with judicial dignity, but can respond to attacks. Must not make promises except for promising to do a good job, or state positions on issues.