Md. R. Jud. & Judi. Appts. 18-104.3

As amended through November 13, 2024

Rule 18-104.3 - Political Conduct of Applicant (Aba 4.3)

An applicant for judicial office may initiate communications or contact with a judicial nominating commission or its members and may seek endorsements for the appointment from any other person, other than a political organization.

Md. R. Jud. & Judi. Appts. 18-104.3

This Rule is derived from former Rule 4.3 of Rule 16-813(2016).

Adopted June 6, 2016, eff. 7/1/2016.

COMMENT

[1] Rule 18-104.3 is derived in part from Rule 4.3 of the 2007 ABA Code but departs from it in one important respect. Under Rule 18-104.3, an applicant may initiate communications or contact with a judicial nominating commission or its members, but neither the Commission nor its members are obliged to respond to such communications or contact. Applicants may appear for interviews before the commission and may respond to questions or inquiries from commission members, and they may solicit endorsements from other persons (other than a political organization). If they have a question regarding the procedure or their application, they may contact the Administrative Office of the Courts.

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