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Rule 18-102.16 - Cooperation with Disciplinary Authorities (Aba 2.16)

Md. R. Jud. & Judi. Appts. 18-102.16

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Rule 18-102.16 - Cooperation with Disciplinary Authorities (Aba 2.16)
(a) A judge shall cooperate and be candid and honest with judicial and attorney disciplinary agencies.
(b) A judge shall not retaliate, directly or indirectly, against a person known or suspected to have assisted or cooperated with an investigation of a judge or an attorney.

Md. R. Jud. & Judi. Appts. 18-102.16

This Rule is derived from former Rule 2.16 of Rule 16-813(2016).

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

COMMENT

[1] Cooperation with investigations and proceedings of judicial and attorney discipline agencies, as required in section (a) of this Rule, instills confidence in judges' commitment to the integrity of the judicial system and the protection of the public.

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