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Michigan Code of Judicial Conduct – 2026

The eight canons that govern the conduct of Michigan's judges and of candidates for judicial office: upholding the integrity and independence of the judiciary, avoiding impropriety and its appearance, performing the duties of office impartially and diligently, extrajudicial activities, how the Code applies to judicial candidates, reporting compensation for quasi-judicial and extrajudicial activities, refraining from political activity inappropriate to judicial office, and the collective activity of judges.

Browse all 8 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.

Canon 1 A Judge Should Uphold the Integrity and Independence of the Judiciary Canon 2 A Judge Should Avoid Impropriety and the Appearance of Impropriety in All Activities Canon 3 A Judge Should Perform the Duties of Office Impartially and Diligently Canon 4 A Judge May Engage in Extrajudicial Activities Canon 5 Applicability of the Code of Judicial Conduct to Judicial Candidates Canon 6 A Judge Should Regularly File Reports of Compensation Received for Quasi-Judicial and Extra-Judicial Activities and of Monetary Contributions Canon 7 A Judge or a Candidate for Judicial Office Should Refrain From Political Activity Inappropriate to Judicial Office Canon 8 Collective Activity by Judges