Oregon Code of Judicial Conduct – 2026
The Oregon Code of Judicial Conduct, adopted by the Oregon Supreme Court, governs the conduct of Oregon judges. It addresses the independence, integrity and impartiality of the judiciary, the performance of judicial duties, disqualification, the conduct of extrajudicial and civic activities, restrictions on political and campaign activity, and the obligation to report and to cooperate with disciplinary authorities.
Browse all 33 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.
Rule 1.1
Scope
Rule 1.2
Application
Rule 1.3
Definitions
Rule 2.1
Promoting Confidence in the Judiciary
Rule 2.2
Avoiding Misuse of the Prestige of Office
Rule 2.3
Testifying as a Character Witness
Rule 3.1
Giving Precedence to the Duties of Judicial Office
Rule 3.2
Ensuring the Right To Be Heard
Rule 3.3
Impartiality and Fairness
Rule 3.4
External Influences on Judicial Conduct
Rule 3.5
Competence, Diligence, and Cooperation
Rule 3.6
Responsibility to Decide
Rule 3.7
Decorum, Demeanor and Communication with Jurors
Rule 3.8
Encouraging Settlement and Serving as a Settlement Judge…. 8
Rule 3.9
Ex Parte Communications
Rule 3.10
Disqualification
Rule 3.11
Responding to Judicial and Lawyer Misconduct
Rule 3.12
Cooperation with Disciplinary Authorities
Rule 4.1
Activities in General
Rule 4.2
Appearances Before Governmental Bodies
Rule 4.3
Use of Nonpublic Information
Rule 4.4
Affiliation with Discriminatory Organizations
Rule 4.5
Participation in Legal, Educational, Religious, Charitable, Fraternal, and Civic Organizations or Activities
Rule 4.6
Appointments to Fiduciary Positions
Rule 4.7
Service as an Arbitrator or Mediator
Rule 4.8
Practice of Law
Rule 4.9
Compensation for Activities
Rule 4.10
Acceptance and Reporting of Gifts, Loans, Bequests, Benefits, or Other Things of Value
Rule 5.1
Political Activities of Judges and Judicial Candidates in General ... 19
Rule 5.2
Actions of Other Persons and Organizations
Rule 5.3
Activities of Judges Who Become Candidates for Nonjudicial Public Office
Rule 6.1
Advisory Opinions on Judicial Conduct
Rule 6.2
Consideration Given in Judicial Conduct Proceedings