Judicial ethics governance
Discover how state judicial conduct commissions are created, how they conduct their proceedings and what types of sanctions they order or recommend.
Center for Judicial Ethics
Judicial integrity is the foundation of public trust in the courts. We help uphold ethical standards, support judicial conduct commissions, and ensure accountability in the courts.
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Ethics
NCSC offers resources on ethics in court operations. Connect with experts like Shay Cleary for technology guidance and David J. Sachar for ethics queries.
Understanding state court governance
When a judge gets removed from office
A 2024 report in the Judicial Conduct Reporter explores how different states handle the aftermath of a judge's removal from office due to misconduct, with options varying wildly, ranging from permanent disqualification to license suspension and potential for future reinstatement.