Ga. Code. Jud. Cond. 2.12

As amended through April 25, 2024

Rule 2.12 - Supervisory Duties

(A) Judges shall require their staffs, court officials, and others subject to their direction and control to observe the standards of fidelity and diligence that apply to the judges, to refrain from manifesting bias or prejudice in the performance of their official duties, and to act in a manner consistent with the judge's obligations under this Code.

(B) Judges with supervisory authority for judicial performance of other judges should take reasonable measures to assure the prompt disposition of matters before these judges, along with the proper performance of their other judicial responsibilities.

Commentary:

[1] A judge is responsible for his or her own conduct and for the conduct of others, such as staff, when those persons are acting at the judge's direction or control. A judge may not direct court personnel to engage in conduct on the judge's behalf or as the judge's representative when such conduct would violate this Code if undertaken by the judge.

[2] Public confidence in the judicial system depends upon timely justice. To promote the efficient administration of justice, a judge with supervisory authority should take the steps needed to ensure that judges under his or her supervision administer their workloads promptly.

Ga. Code. Jud. Cond. 2.12

Adopted effective January 1, 2016.