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Kentucky Rules of the Supreme CourtJudicial Conduct CommissionRule SCR 4.300 - Kentucky Code of Judicial Conduct
Canon 4 - A judge or candidate for judicial office shall not engage in political or campaign activity that is inconsistent with the independence, integrity, or impartiality of the judiciary. this canon is to be interpreted consistent with the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, other constitutional requirements, statutes, other court rules, and decisional Law
Rule 4.3 - Activities of Applicants for Appointive Judicial Office

Ky. R. Sup. Ct. 4.3

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Rule 4.3 - Activities of Applicants for Appointive Judicial Office

An applicant for appointment to judicial office may:

(A)communicate with the appointing or confirming authority, including any selection, screening, or nominating commission or similar agency; and
(B)seek endorsements for the appointment from any person or organization.

Ky. R. Sup. Ct. 4.3

Amended by Order 2018-17, eff. 11/29/2018; adopted by Order 2018-04, eff. 1/31/2018.

Comment

[1] When seeking support or endorsement, or when communicating directly with an appointing or confirming authority, a candidate for appointive judicial office must not make any pledges, promises, or commitments that are inconsistent with the impartial* performance of the adjudicative duties of the office. See Rule 4.1(A)(13).