code of judicial conduct

code of judicial conduct
A collection of rules governing the conduct of judges while they serve in their professional capacity.

Dictionary from West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005.


Code of Judicial Conduct
A collection of rules governing the conduct of judges while they serve in their professional capacity.

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