In six states where judges are standing in yes / no retention elections — Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Missouri, New Mexico, and Utah —
official judicial performance evaluation (JPE) programs are providing citizens with impartial assessments of judges» performance on the bench.
(B) A judge shall not, in the
performance of
judicial duties, by words or conduct manifest bias or prejudice, or engage in harassment, and shall not permit court staff, court
officials, or others subject to the judge's direction and control to do so.