Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Advice on Social Media Comments by Appellate Staff

What should an appellate court justice do when a staff member posts a social media comment that violates the ethical canons?

In a summary of the advice posted on the committee's website, the Supreme Court Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions (CJEO) concludes the justice should take immediate steps to remedy the staff person’s ethical violation after becoming aware of the comment.

More details here.