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Va. Canons Jud. Conduct 3(G)
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Standard 3(G) Mediation limited to court-administered programs
Canon 3. A Judge Must Promote Efficient and Effective Delivery of Justice
Rule Text
A judge must not act as an arbitrator or mediator or otherwise perform judicial functions in a private capacity. This restriction, however, does not prohibit a judge from participating in settlement conferences or court-administered programs performed as part of judicial duties. This section does not apply to all judges as set forth in Exceptions to Applicability 3 and 4.