Legal Definitions - CJC

CJC

CJC stands for Code of Judicial Conduct. It is a set of rules that judges must follow to ensure they are ethical and impartial in their decision-making.

1. A judge must avoid conflicts of interest. For example, if a judge's family member is involved in a case, the judge must recuse themselves from the case.

2. A judge must be fair and impartial. For example, a judge cannot show favoritism towards one party over another.

The examples illustrate how the Code of Judicial Conduct guides judges to act ethically and impartially. By avoiding conflicts of interest and being fair and impartial, judges can ensure that their decisions are based on the law and not personal biases or relationships.