Rule 3.15 Reporting Requirements

Judges have to publicly report any pay or other things of value they receive, as long as those items meet the value threshold set by the Ethics Commission or by law. This means judges can't keep this information private if it meets the reporting requirements.

The point of this rule is to keep judges accountable and transparent. When judges report what they receive, it helps the public see that judges aren't taking payments or gifts that could influence their decisions in secret. This builds trust in the court system by making sure judges' financial dealings are open to public review.