Sentences with phrase «govern judicial campaigns»

The laws that govern judicial campaigns and the behavior of candidates stipulate that a candidate may withdraw from a race for only three reasons: death, departure (moving out of the district) or nomination for another judicial office.

Rules that govern judicial campaign conduct are generally established by state courts, and sometimes adopted by state legislatures.

Not exact matches

Although most states have rules governing judicial recusal related to campaign contributions, few formal ethical rules govern lawyers making those contributions.

Unlike laws allowing legislatures to override court rules or giving politicians more control over judicial selection, recusal rules govern the ethics of judges, and they are only necessary in states in which the high courts have failed to respond adequately to the swelling tide of campaign cash.

The Rules Governing Judicial Conduct State Administrative Law Judges» Model Code of Conduct Sample Letters of Engagement (PDF) Attorney - Client Fee Dispute Resolution Program Judicial Campaign Conduct Brochure (PDF)