Md. R. Jud. & Judi. Appts. 18-202.1

As amended through April 5, 2024

Rule 18-202.1 - Giving Precedence to the Duties of Position

The duties of the judicial appointee's position, as prescribed by law and by the conditions and requirements imposed by the appointing authority, shall take precedence over a judicial appointee's personal and extra-official activities.

This Rule is derived from former Rule 2.1 of Rule 16-814(2016).

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

COMMENT

[1] To ensure that judicial appointees are available to fulfill their official duties, judicial appointees must conduct their personal and extra-official activities to minimize the risk of conflicts that would result in frequent disqualification.

[2] Although it is not a duty of a judicial appointee's position unless prescribed by law, judicial appointees are encouraged to participate in activities that promote public understanding of and confidence in the justice system.

[3] With respect to time devoted to personal and extra-official activities, this Rule must be construed in a reasonable manner. Family obligations, illnesses, emergencies, and other permissible extra-official activities may require a judicial appointee's immediate attention. Attending to those obligations and situations, temporary in nature, is not prohibited by this Rule and should be dealt with in accordance with applicable vacation, sick leave, and administrative leave policies. Judicial appointees must not permit their other activities to interfere with their ability to perform the duties of their public position.