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Submitted by Tara.Harper on
Answer

Judicial misconduct is any violation of the Code of Judicial Conduct, which may include, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Failure to perform duties impartially and diligently
  • failure to dispose promptly the business of the court
  • conflict of interest
  • other conduct which reflects adversely on the integrity of the judiciary

Judicial misconduct does not include:

  • rulings on the law and/or the facts
  • matters within the discretion of the trial court
  • rulings on the admissibility of evidence
  • rulings involving alimony, child support, custody or visitation rights
  • sentences imposed by the Court, and believing or disbelieving witnesses