Alabama Canons of Judicial Ethics
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Ala. Jud. Ethics
2025 Edition
- Preamble
- Canon 1. A Judge Should Uphold the Integrity and Independence of the Judiciary
- Canon 2. A Judge Should Avoid Impropriety and the Appearance of Impropriety In All His Activities
- Canon 3. A Judge Should Perform the Duties of His Office Impartially and Diligently
- Canon 4. A Judge May Engage In Activities to Improve the Law, the Legal System, and the Administration of Justice
- Canon 5. A Judge Should Regulate His Extra-judicial Activities to Minimize the Risk of Conflict With His Judicial Duties
- Canon 6. A Judge Should Regularly File Reports of His Financial Interests
- Canon 7. A Judge Or a Judicial Candidate Shall Refrain From Political Activity Inappropriate to Judicial Office
- Compliance With the Canons of Judicial Ethics
- Media Coverage Plan of the Supreme Court of Alabama
2024 Edition
- Preamble
- Canon 1. A Judge Should Uphold the Integrity and Independence of the Judiciary
- Canon 2. A Judge Should Avoid Impropriety and the Appearance of Impropriety In All His Activities
- Canon 3. A Judge Should Perform the Duties of His Office Impartially and Diligently
- Canon 4. A Judge May Engage In Activities to Improve the Law, the Legal System, and the Administration of Justice
- Canon 5. A Judge Should Regulate His Extra-judicial Activities to Minimize the Risk of Conflict With His Judicial Duties
- Canon 6. [Effective Until 1/1/2025] a Judge Should Regularly File Reports of His Financial Interests
- Canon 6. [Effective 1/1/2025] a Judge Should Regularly File Reports of His Financial Interests
- Canon 7. A Judge Or a Judicial Candidate Shall Refrain From Political Activity Inappropriate to Judicial Office
- Compliance With the Canons of Judicial Ethics
- Media Coverage Plan of the Supreme Court of Alabama
2023 Edition
- Preamble
- Canon 1. A Judge Should Uphold the Integrity and Independence of the Judiciary
- Canon 2. A Judge Should Avoid Impropriety and the Appearance of Impropriety In All His Activities
- Canon 3. A Judge Should Perform the Duties of His Office Impartially and Diligently
- Canon 4. A Judge May Engage In Activities to Improve the Law, the Legal System, and the Administration of Justice
- Canon 5. A Judge Should Regulate His Extra-judicial Activities to Minimize the Risk of Conflict With His Judicial Duties
- Canon 6. A Judge Should Regularly File Reports of His Financial Interests
- Canon 7. A Judge Or a Judicial Candidate Shall Refrain From Political Activity Inappropriate to Judicial Office
- Compliance With the Canons of Judicial Ethics
- Media Coverage Plan of the Supreme Court of Alabama
2022 Edition
- Preamble
- Canon 1. A Judge Should Uphold the Integrity and Independence of the Judiciary
- Canon 2. A Judge Should Avoid Impropriety and the Appearance of Impropriety In All His Activities
- Canon 3. A Judge Should Perform the Duties of His Office Impartially and Diligently
- Canon 4. A Judge May Engage In Activities to Improve the Law, the Legal System, and the Administration of Justice
- Canon 5. A Judge Should Regulate His Extra-judicial Activities to Minimize the Risk of Conflict With His Judicial Duties
- Canon 6. A Judge Should Regularly File Reports of His Financial Interests
- Canon 7. A Judge Or a Judicial Candidate Shall Refrain From Political Activity Inappropriate to Judicial Office
- Compliance With the Canons of Judicial Ethics
2021 Edition
- Preamble
- Canon 1. A Judge Should Uphold the Integrity and Independence of the Judiciary
- Canon 2. A Judge Should Avoid Impropriety and the Appearance of Impropriety In All His Activities
- Canon 3. A Judge Should Perform the Duties of His Office Impartially and Diligently
- Canon 4. A Judge May Engage In Activities to Improve the Law, the Legal System, and the Administration of Justice
- Canon 5. A Judge Should Regulate His Extra-judicial Activities to Minimize the Risk of Conflict With His Judicial Duties
- Canon 6. A Judge Should Regularly File Reports of His Financial Interests
- Canon 7. A Judge Or a Judicial Candidate Shall Refrain From Political Activity Inappropriate to Judicial Office
- Compliance With the Canons of Judicial Ethics
2020 Edition
- Preamble
- Canon 1. A Judge Should Uphold the Integrity and Independence of the Judiciary
- Canon 2. A Judge Should Avoid Impropriety and the Appearance of Impropriety In All His Activities
- Canon 3. A Judge Should Perform the Duties of His Office Impartially and Diligently
- Canon 4. A Judge May Engage In Activities to Improve the Law, the Legal System, and the Administration of Justice
- Canon 5. A Judge Should Regulate His Extra-judicial Activities to Minimize the Risk of Conflict With His Judicial Duties
- Canon 6. A Judge Should Regularly File Reports of His Financial Interests
- Canon 7. A Judge Or a Judicial Candidate Shall Refrain From Political Activity Inappropriate to Judicial Office
- Compliance With the Canons of Judicial Ethics
2019 Edition
- Preamble
- Canon 1. A Judge Should Uphold the Integrity and Independence of the Judiciary
- Canon 2. A Judge Should Avoid Impropriety and the Appearance of Impropriety In All His Activities
- Canon 3. A Judge Should Perform the Duties of His Office Impartially and Diligently
- Canon 4. A Judge May Engage In Activities to Improve the Law, the Legal System, and the Administration of Justice
- Canon 5. A Judge Should Regulate His Extra-judicial Activities to Minimize the Risk of Conflict With His Judicial Duties
- Canon 6. A Judge Should Regularly File Reports of His Financial Interests
- Canon 7. A Judge Or a Judicial Candidate Shall Refrain From Political Activity Inappropriate to Judicial Office
- Compliance With the Canons of Judicial Ethics
2018 Edition
- Preamble
- Canon 1. A Judge Should Uphold the Integrity and Independence of the Judiciary
- Canon 2. A Judge Should Avoid Impropriety and the Appearance of Impropriety In All His Activities
- Canon 3. A Judge Should Perform the Duties of His Office Impartially and Diligently
- Canon 4. A Judge May Engage In Activities to Improve the Law, the Legal System, and the Administration of Justice
- Canon 5. A Judge Should Regulate His Extra-judicial Activities to Minimize the Risk of Conflict With His Judicial Duties
- Canon 6. A Judge Should Regularly File Reports of His Financial Interests
- Canon 7. A Judge Or a Judicial Candidate Shall Refrain From Political Activity Inappropriate to Judicial Office
- Compliance With the Canons of Judicial Ethics
2017 Edition
- Preamble
- Canon 1. A Judge Should Uphold the Integrity and Independence of the Judiciary
- Canon 2. A Judge Should Avoid Impropriety and the Appearance of Impropriety In All His Activities
- Canon 3. A Judge Should Perform the Duties of His Office Impartially and Diligently
- Canon 4. A Judge May Engage In Activities to Improve the Law, the Legal System, and the Administration of Justice
- Canon 5. A Judge Should Regulate His Extra-judicial Activities to Minimize the Risk of Conflict With His Judicial Duties
- Canon 6. A Judge Should Regularly File Reports of His Financial Interests
- Canon 7. A Judge Or a Judicial Candidate Shall Refrain From Political Activity Inappropriate to Judicial Office
- Compliance With the Canons of Judicial Ethics