N.M. Code. Jud. Cond. 21-304

As amended through August 23, 2024

Rule 21-304 - Appointments to governmental positions

A. A judge shall not accept appointment to a governmental committee, board, commission, or other governmental position, unless it is required by law, or is one that concerns the law, the legal system, or the administration of justice.

B. A judge may represent his or her country, state, or locality on ceremonial occasions or in connection with historical, educational, or cultural activities. Such representation does not constitute acceptance of a government position.

Adopted by Supreme Court Order No. 11-8300-045, effective 1/1/2012.

Committee commentary. -

[1] Rule 21-304 NMRA implicitly acknowledges the value of judges accepting appointments to entities that concern the law, the legal system, or the administration of justice. Even in such instances, however, a judge should assess the appropriateness of accepting an appointment, paying particular attention to the subject matter of the appointment and the availability and allocation of judicial resources, including the judge's time commitments, and giving due regard to the requirements of the independence and impartiality of the judiciary.

[Adopted by Supreme Court Order No. 11-8300-045, effective January 1, 2012.]

ANNOTATIONS Recompilations. - Pursuant to Supreme Court Order No. 11-8300-045, the former Judicial Code of Conduct was recompiled, effective January 1, 2012. See the table of corresponding rules for former rule numbers and the corresponding new rule numbers.