Political Activity of Judges and Court Employees




Click to view 2012 reference guide to code provisions and ethics opinions concerning political (including administration of justice policy) activities with indication whether an activity is likely permitted. All listed code provisions and ethics opinions in the relevant cell of the chart should be reviewed to determine whether a specific proposed activity is actually permitted. If doubt remains, a question may be submitted to the Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee.


Click to view Arizona Code of Judicial Conduct Amended November 24, 2009.


Click to view questions and answers concerning political activity in which court employees may and may not engage as provided in Canon 4 of the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.”  Employees may pose additional questions to supervisors and to the Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee.


Click to view 2010 Arizona Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees §1-303.