Opinion 20
(This Opinion discusses a prior version of the Canons of Judicial Conduct: the most comparable current rule is: See Rule 2-3.11 Financial, Business, or Remunerative Activities.)
Issue:
Is it permissible for an Associate Circuit Judge to prepare State and Federal Income Tax Returns after hours at his personal residence for compensation?
Discussion:
It is the opinion of the Commission on Retirement, Removal and Discipline that for a judge to prepare State and Federal Income Tax Returns after hours for compensation is in violation of Canon 5 (C)(1) and Supreme Court Rule 2. Canon 5 (C)(1) states as follows:
(Undated)
COMMISSION ON RETIREMENT, REMOVAL AND DISCIPLINE
OPINION 20
OPINION 20
Issue:
Is it permissible for an Associate Circuit Judge to prepare State and Federal Income Tax Returns after hours at his personal residence for compensation?
Discussion:
It is the opinion of the Commission on Retirement, Removal and Discipline that for a judge to prepare State and Federal Income Tax Returns after hours for compensation is in violation of Canon 5 (C)(1) and Supreme Court Rule 2. Canon 5 (C)(1) states as follows:
“A judge should refrain from financial and business dealings that tend to reflect adversely on his impartiality, interfere with the proper performance of his judicial duties, exploit his judicial position, or involve him in frequent transactions with lawyers or persons likely to come before the court on which he serves.”
(Undated)