2013 Judicial Campaign Ethics Training and
Guidance
Mandatory
Training*
Individuals who
are seeking state-paid elective judicial office must complete a judicial
campaign ethics training program. 22 NYCRR 100.5(A)(4)(f); 100.6(A); NY
Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 8.2(b).
The training
program for 2013 will be available for viewing on-line.
Please note: The
training should be completed no later than 30 days after the date of
receiving the nomination. For candidates running in a primary, the
deadline is 30 days after filing a designating petition with the Board
of Elections.
Training taken in
one election cycle does
not "carry over" into subsequent
years.
Please contact the
Judicial Campaign Ethics Center at 1-888-600-5232 to register for the
training.
Advisory
Opinions
Candidates may
direct inquiries about their own prospective campaign conduct to the
Judicial Campaign Ethics Center. It may be helpful to call first before
sending in a written inquiry.
Phone:
888-600-5232 - Call for informal guidance during regular court
hours.
E-mail: jcec@nycourts.gov - E-mail or fax
for formal written advice.
Fax:
212-401-9029
Additional
Resources
For a copy of the
latest edition of the Judicial Campaign Ethics Handbook, and more
information about court rules applicable to judicial candidates, as well
as links to the Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commissions
site, please visit our website at www.nycourts.gov/ip/jcec.
Please note:
Candidates are invited to consult our "NEW F.A.Q. on Financial
Disclosures" on the website for guidance on whether they must file a
financial disclosure statement under Rule 100.5(A)(4)(g).
* Candidates for town or village justice are
invited, but not required, to watch the training video.
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