Ethical Standards for Virginia Magistrates
Independent judicial officers impacting people's liberty, reputation, and economic
interests. - ✔✔Magistrates
Exercising caution, professionalism, dignity, and conscientiousness in duties. -
✔✔Circumspection
Established for magistrates' conduct, consisting of Canons, rules, and Commentary. -
✔✔Ethical Standards
Text of Canons and Sections is authoritative; Commentary is advisory. - ✔✔Authority
Violation of binding obligations can lead to disciplinary measures. - ✔✔Disciplinary
Action
Magistrates must follow Canons, maintain confidentiality, and adhere to restrictions. -
✔✔Online Activities
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Permitted with restrictions, including not disclosing confidential information. -
✔✔Social Media
Canons must align with constitutional requirements, statutes, and court rules. -
✔✔Rules of Reason
Failure to comply with Canons can lead to disciplinary actions, including termination. -
✔✔Discipline
Requires upholding the integrity and independence of the judiciary. - ✔✔Canon 1
Mandates avoiding impropriety and the appearance of impropriety in all activities. -
✔✔Canon 2
Magistrates must perform duties impartially and diligently, with official duties taking
precedence. - ✔✔Impartiality
, Dependent on magistrates' adherence to responsibilities and ethical obligations. -
✔✔Public Confidence
Magistrates should not allow personal relationships to affect judgment or conduct. -
✔✔Relationships Influence
Membership in discriminatory organizations impairs impartiality and violates Canons. -
✔✔Discrimination
Practices harmful discrimination based on race, gender, religion, or national origin. -
✔✔Invidious Discrimination
Magistrates should avoid membership in organizations with discriminatory practices. -
✔✔Membership Practices
Magistrates should not engage in unrelated work during official duties. - ✔✔Outside
Employment
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An official responsible for upholding the law and maintaining professional competence.
- ✔✔Magistrate
Maintaining a high level of expertise and skill in one's field of work. - ✔✔Professional
Competence
Biased interests aligned with a specific party or group. - ✔✔Partisan Interests
Loud outcry or public demand for a particular action. - ✔✔Public Clamor
Behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety. - ✔✔Decorum
Politeness and courtesy in behavior and speech. - ✔✔Civility
To demand or expect as necessary; to exercise reasonable direction and control. -
✔✔Require
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