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Rule 35 Appearances in Court By Eligible Paraprofessionals Rule 36 Appearances in Courts by Eligible Law Students and Graduates Rule 37 Attorney Discipline System Rule 37A Rules and Procedures of Attorney Discipline System Rule 38 Code of Judicial Conduct Preamble Scope Terminology Application Canon 1 Rule 1.1 Compliance with the Law Rule 1.2 Promoting Confidence in the Judiciary Rule 1.3 Avoiding Abuse of the Prestige of Judicial Office Canon 2 Rule 2.1 Giving Precedence to the Duties of Judicial Office Rule 2.2 Impartiality and Fairness Rule 2.3 Bias, Prejudice, and Harassment Rule 2.4 External Influences on Judicial Conduct Rule 2.5 Competence, Diligence, and Cooperation Rule 2.6 Ensuring the Right to Be Heard Rule 2.7 Responsibility to Decide Rule 2.8 Decorum, Demeanor, and Communication with Jurors Rule 2.9 Ex Parte Communications Rule 2.10 Judicial Statements on Pending and Impending Cases Rule 2.11 Disqualification Rule 2.12 Supervisory Duties Rule 2.13 Administrative Appointments Rule 2.14 Disability and Impairment Rule 2.15 Responding to Judicial and Lawyer Misconduct Rule 2.16 Cooperation with Disciplinary Authorities Canon 3 Rule 3.1 Extrajudicial Activities in General Rule 3.2 Appearances before Governmental Bodies and Consultation with Government Officials Rule 3.3 Testifying as a Character Witness Rule 3.4 Appointments to Governmental Positions Rule 3.5 Use of Nonpublic Information Rule 3.6 Affiliation with Discriminatory Organizations Rule 3.7 Participation in Educational, Religious, Charitable, Fraternal, or Civic Organizations and Activities Rule 3.8 Appointments to Fiduciary Positions Rule 3.9 Service as Arbitrator or Mediator Rule 3.10 Practice of Law Rule 3.11 Financial, Business, or Remunerative Activities Rule 3.12 Compensation for Extrajudicial Activities Rule 3.13 Acceptance and Reporting of Gifts, Loans, Bequests, Benefits, or Other Things of Value Rule 3.14 Reimbursement of Expenses and Waivers of Fees or Charges Rule 3.15 Reporting Requirements Canon 4 Rule 4.1 Political Conduct in General Rule 4.2 Judicial Candidates Rule 38-A Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics Rule 39 Committee on Judicial Conduct Rule 39-A Commission on Judicial Conduct. [Repealed.] Rule 40 Procedural Rules of Committee on Judicial Conduct Rule 41 Petition to Approve Corporation Providing Legal Services to the Poor Rule 42 Admission To The Bar; Board of Bar Examiners; Character And Fitness Committee Rule 42A Non-payment Of Court Fees and Bar Dues by an Attorney or Foreign Legal Consultant Rule 42B Character and Fitness Standards Rule 42C Temporary Practice by Foreign Lawyers Rule 42D Licensing and Practice of Foreign Legal Consultants Rule 42E Attorney's Oaths; Duty to Update Information Rule 43 State-Federal Judicial Council Rule 44 Prior Or Inconsistent Rules Rule 45 Continuing Judicial Education Rule 46 Law Clerk Code Of Conduct Canon 1 (2) A law clerk should uphold the integrity and independence of the judiciary Canon 2 (2) A law clerk should avoid impropriety and the appearance of impropriety in all of the law clerk's activities Canon 3 (2) A law clerk should perform the duties of the office impartially and diligently Canon 4 (2) A law clerk may engage in activities to improve the law, the legal system, and the administration of justice Canon 5 A law clerk should regulate extra-judicial activities to minimize the risk of conflict with law clerk duties Canon 6 A law clerk should refrain from inappropriate political activity Canon 7 Compliance Rule 47 Counsel Fees And Expenses-Indigent Criminal Cases Rule 48 Counsel Fees and Expenses -- Other Indigent Cases and Parental Notification Cases Rule 48-A Guardians Ad Litem Fees -- Indigent Cases and Parental Notification Cases Rule 48-B Family Mediator Fees Rule 48-C Mileage Reimbursement Rule 49 Fees In Supreme Court Rule 50 Trust Accounts Rule 50-A Trust Accounting Certification Requirement APPENDIX TO RULE 50-A [Repealed eff. March 1, 2011] Rule 51 Rule-Making Procedures Rule 52 Grand Jury Transcripts Rule 52-A Multicounty Grand Juries Rule 53 New Hampshire Minimum Continuing Legal Education Requirement Rule 53.1 Nhmcle Requirement Rule 53.2 Lawyers Subject To or Exempt from Certification and Fulfillment Requirements Rule 53.3 Reporting And Affidavit of Compliance with Rule 53 Rule 53.4 Sanctions And Appeal Rule 53.5 NHMCLE Board Rule 54 Administration of the Courts Rule 55 Public Protection Fund Rule 56 Performance Evaluation of Judges Rule 57 Custody and Disposal of Exhibits in Trial Courts Rule 57-A Custody and Return of Documents and Materials Filed In Camera in Trial Courts Rule 58 New Hampshire Lawyers Assistance Program Rule 58.1 Establishment of the New Hampshire Lawyers Assistance Program (Lap) Rule 58.2 Lap Commission Rule 58.3 Director of the Program Rule 58.4 Volunteer Lawyers, Judges, and Law Students Rule 58.5 Services Rule 58.6 Referrals Rule 58.7 Referrals from the Professional Conduct Committee, Committee on Judicial Conduct, Committee on Character and Fitness, and the Judiciary Rule 58.8 Confidentiality Rule 58.9 Duties and Responsibilities Rule 58.10 Facility Rule 59 Preparation Of Transcripts Of Court Proceedings; Designation Of Transcriber And Approval Of Transcript Fees