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Va. Canons Jud. Conduct 1(F)
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Standard 1(F) Providing a letter of recommendation
Canon 1. A Judge Must Be Impartial
Rule Text
Although a judge should be sensitive to possible abuse of the prestige of office, a judge may, based on the judge’s personal knowledge, serve as a reference or provide a letter of recommendation. When using court stationery for letters of recommendation, a judge should indicate that it is his or her personal opinion.