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  Judicial Conduct and Discipline
Code of Conduct for United States Judges, and Codes of Conduct for Judicial Employees
Available on the U.S. Courts website, it contains the codes of conduct that apply to the U.S. federal courts. It is maintained by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts on behalf of the federal judiciary.

Judicial Conduct and Discipline (FJC) (PDF)
An FJC handout on judicial conduct and discipline in the U.S. courts. Also available in Spanish and Chinese.

American Judicature Society Center for Judicial Ethics
The Center for Judicial Ethics of the American Judicature Society acts as a clearinghouse for information about judicial ethics and discipline. The Center collects information about and provides research support for the organizations that investigate complaints of judicial misconduct.

Strengthening Integrity of the Judiciary
This United Nations website includes the Bangalore Principles of Judicial Conduct. The objectives of strengthening judicial integrity are to: (1) Formulate the concept of judicial integrity and devise the methodology for introducing that concept without compromising the principle of judicial independence; (2) Facilitate a safe and productive learning environment for reform minded chief justices around the world; and (3) Raise awareness regarding judicial integrity and to develop, guide, and monitor technical assistance projects aimed at strengthening judicial integrity and capacity.

 

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