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Rule 3.1. Extrajudicial Activities in General

Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 5. Attorneys and State Bar

Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Title 5. Attorneys and State Bar
Chapter 1.--Appendix 4. Code of Judicial Conduct
Canon 3. A Judge Shall Conduct the Judge's Personal and Extrajudicial Activities to Minimize the Risk of Conflict with the Obligations of Judicial Office
T. 5, Ch. 1, App. 4, Rule 3.1
Rule 3.1. Extrajudicial Activities in General
Currentness
A judge may engage in extrajudicial activities, except as prohibited by law or this Code. However, when engaging in extrajudicial activities, a judge shall not:
(A) participate in activities that will interfere with the proper performance of the judge's judicial duties:
(B) participate in activities that will lead to frequent disqualification of the judge;
(C) participate in activities that would appear to a reasonable person to undermine the judge's independence, integrity, or impartiality;
(D) engage in conduct that would appear to a reasonable person to be coercive; or
(E) make use of court premises, staff, stationery, equipment, or other resources, except for incidental use for activities that concern the law, the legal system, or the administration of justice, or unless such additional use is permitted by law. This Rule is also subject to the exceptions provided for in Rule 4.1A(10) and 4.1C.

Credits

Adopted effective April 15, 2011.
Code of Jud. Conduct, Rule 3.1, 5 O. S. A. Ch. 1, App. 4, OK ST CJC Rule 3.1
Current with amendments received through April 15, 2024. Some rules may be more current, see credits for details.
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