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Del. Judges' Code Jud. Conduct 1.3
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Rule 1.3 Avoiding Abuse of the Prestige of Judicial Office
Canon 1: A judge should uphold the integrity, independence and impartiality of the judiciary
Rule Text
(A) A judge should not abuse the prestige of the judicial office to advance the personal or economic interests of the judge or others, and should discourage others from doing so.
(B) A judge should not convey and should discourage others from conveying the impression that they are in a special position to influence the judge.
Comment:
A judge should avoid lending the prestige of judicial office for the advancement of the private interests of the judge or others. For example, a judge should not use the judge's judicial position to gain advantage in litigation involving a friend or member of the judge's family.