Rule 8.2 - Judicial and Legal Officials(a) A lawyer shall not make a statement that the lawyer knows to be false or with reckless disregard as to its truth or falsity concerning the qualifications of a judge, adjudicatory officer or other public legal officer, or of a candidate for election or appointment to judicial or legal office.(b) A lawyer who has been confirmed for judicial office shall comply with the applicable provisions of the Code of Judicial Conduct.N.J. Ct. R. app 3 R. R. 8.2
Adopted July 12, 1984 to be effective 9/10/1984.