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Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct
Canon 1 - A judge shall uphold and promote the independence, integrity, and impartiality of the judiciary, and shall avoid impropriety and the appearance of impropriety
Rule 1.1 - Compliance with the Law

Ohio Jud. Cond. R. 1.1

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As amended through October 15, 2024
Rule 1.1 - Compliance with the Law

A judge shall comply with the law.

Comparison to Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct

Rule 1.1 is comparable to the first portion of Canon 2 of the Ohio Code.

Comparison to ABA Model Code of Judicial Conduct

Rule 1.1 is identical to Model Rule 1.1, except that the phrase "including the Code of Judicial Conduct" is deleted. See the definition of "law" in the Terminology section.

Ohio. Jud. Cond. R. 1.1