Rule 21-403 Activities of candidates for appointive judicial office.
Rule Text
A. A candidate for appointment to judicial office shall not solicit or accept funds, personally or through a committee or otherwise, to support the candidacy.
B. A candidate for appointment to judicial office shall not engage in political activity to secure the appointment except that such candidate may:
(1) communicate with the appointing authority, including any nominating commission designated to screen candidates;
(2) seek support or endorsement for the appointment from organizations and from individuals to the extent requested, required or permitted by the appointing authority and the nominating commission; and
(3) provide to the appointing authority and the nominating commission information as to the candidate's qualifications for office.
Amendment history: Adopted by Supreme Court Order No. 11-8300-045, effective January 1, 2012. Adopted by Supreme Court Order No. 11-8300-045, effective January 1, 2012; as amended by Supreme Court Order No. 15-8300-013, effective December 31, 2015.