Office of Administrative Hearings, Bismarck, North Dakota

Code of Judicial Conduct for Administrative Law Judges

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

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Section 1	Preface
Section 2	Applicability - Compliance with Code of Judicial Conduct
Section 3	Definitions
Section 4	Canon 1 - An Administrative Law Judge Shall Uphold the Integrity and Independence of the Administrative Judiciary
Section 5	Canon 2 - An Administrative Law Judge Shall Avoid Impropiety and the Appearance of Impropriety in All Activities
Section 6	Canon 3 - An Administrative Law Judge Shall Perform the Duties of the Office Impartially and Diligently
Section 7	Canon 4 - An Administrative Law Judge May Engage in Activities to Improve the Law, the Legal System, and the Administration of Justice
Section 8	Canon 5 - An Administrative Law Judge Should Regulate Extra-Judicial Activities to Minimize the Risk of Conflict with Judicial Duties
Section 9	Canon 6 - An Administrative Law Judge Shall Limit Compensation Received for Certain Activities
Section 10	Canon 7 - An Administrative Law Judge Shall Refrain from Political Activity Inappropriate to the Judicial Office

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