Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics of the New York State Unified Court System’s Office
Topic: Judge’s Use of Social Networks
Digest of the Committee:
“Provided that the judge otherwise complies with the Rules Governing Judicial Conduct, he/she may join and make use of an Internet-based social network. A judge choosing to do so should exercise an appropriate degree of discretion in how he/she uses the social network and should stay abreast of the features of any such service he/she uses as new developments may impact his/her duties under the Rules.”
Rules:
22 NYCRR 100.2, 100.2(A); 100.3(B)(8); 100.4(A)(2), 100.4(G); 100.6(B)
Opinions:
07-141; 07-135; 06-149; 01-14 (Vol. XIX)
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