Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 2.2

As amended through September 23, 2024

Rule 2.2 - Impartiality And Fairness

A judge shall uphold and apply the law* and shall perform all duties of judicial office fairly and impartially.

Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 2.2

Adopted July 1, 2022, eff. 1/1/2023.

COMMENTS

[1] To ensure impartiality and fairness to all parties, a judge must be objective and open-minded.

[2] Although each judge comes to the bench with a unique background and personal philosophy, a judge must interpret and apply the law without regard to whether the judge approves or disapproves of the law in question.

[3] Good-faith errors of fact or law do not violate this Rule.

[4] It is not a violation of this Rule for a judge to make reasonable accommodations, consistent with the law and court rules, to ensure pro se litigants the opportunity to have their matters fairly heard.