ER 3.5 Impartiality and Decorum of the Tribunal
V. Regulation of the Practice of Law | D. Lawyer Obligations | Rule 42. Arizona Rules of Professional Conduct | Advocate
Rule Text
A lawyer shall not:
(a) seek to influence a judge, juror, prospective juror or other official of a tribunal by means prohibited by law;
(b) communicate ex parte with such a person during the proceeding unless authorized to do so by law or court order;
(c) communicate with a juror or prospective juror after discharge of the jury if:
(1) the communication is prohibited by law or court order;
(2) the juror has made known to the lawyer a desire not to communicate; or
(3) the communication involves misrepresentation, coercion, duress or harassment; or
(d) engage in conduct likely to disrupt a tribunal.
Amendment history: Amended June 9, 2003, effective Dec. 1, 2003.