Code of Judicial Conduct for ALJs

The Office of Administrative Hearings adopted the Code of Judicial Conduct for Administrative Law Judges on November 1, 1999.

Section 1 - Preface

Section 2 - Applicability - Compliance with Code of Judicial Conduct

Section 3 - Definitions

Canon 1 - An Administrative Law Judge Shall Uphold the Integrity and Independence of the Administrative Judiciary

Canon 2 - An Administrative Law Judge Shall Avoid Impropriety and the Appearance of Impropriety in All Activities

Canon 3 - An Administrative Law Judge Shall Perform the Duties of the Office Impartially and Diligently

Canon 4 - An Administrative Law Judge May Engage in Activities to Improv e the Law, the Legal System, and the Administration of Justice

Canon 5 - An Administrative Law Judge Should Regulate Extra-Judicial Activities to Minimize the Risk of Conflict with Judicial Duties

Canon 6 - An Administrative Law Judge Shall Limit Compensation Received for Certain Activities

Canon 7 - An Administrative Law Judge Shall Refrain from Political Activity Inappropriate to the Judicial Office