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N.J. RPC RPC 8.2
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RPC 8.2 Judicial and Legal Officials
Rule Text
(a) A lawyer shall not make a statement that the lawyer knows to be false or with reckless disregard as to its truth or falsity concerning the qualifications of a judge, adjudicatory officer or other public legal officer, or of a candidate for election or appointment to judicial or legal office.
(b) A lawyer who has been confirmed for judicial office shall comply with the applicable provisions of the Code of Judicial Conduct.
Amendment history: Adopted July 12, 1984 to be effective September 10, 1984.