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Canon 3 - A judge shall conduct the judge's personal and extrajudicial activities so as to minimize the risk of conflict with the obligations of judicial office
Rule 3.9 - Service as Arbitrator or Mediator

Ohio Jud. Cond. R. 3.9

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As amended through October 29, 2024
Rule 3.9 - Service as Arbitrator or Mediator

A judge shall not act as an arbitrator or a mediator or perform other judicial functions apart from the judge's official duties unless expressly authorized by law.

Ohio. Jud. Cond. R. 3.9

Comment

[1] This rule does not prohibit a judge from participating in arbitration, mediation, or settlement conferences performed as part of assigned judicial duties. Rendering dispute resolution services apart from those duties, whether or not for economic gain, is prohibited unless it is expressly authorized by law.

Comparison to Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct

Rule 3.9 is substantially the same as Ohio Canon 4(E).

Comparison to ABA Model Code of Judicial Conduct

Rule 3.9 is identical to Model Rule 3.9.