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SECTION 22. Responsible use of social media by a judge - Code of Judicial Conduct / Ethics

SECTION 22. Responsible use of social media by a judge of Code of Judicial Conduct / Ethics. SECTION 22. Responsible use of social media by a judge. - A judge shall use social media or other digital or online platforms with caution and ci

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Code of Judicial Conduct / Ethics

SECTION 22. Responsible use of social media by a judge. - A judge shall use social media or other digital or online platforms with caution and circumspection, fully aware of its universality and public accessibility, always conscious that inappropriate social media behavior may diminish public confidence in the judge and in the judicial system.

In the exercise of one's freedom of expression, a judge who uses social media platforms is reminded that in so doing, they do not shed their status as judges. As the visible personification of the law and justice, they are subject to the highest standard of conduct and, thus, must be cautious and circumspect in their engagement on these platforms.

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