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Rule 4.3 - Activities of Candidates for Appointive Judicial Office

Tenn. R. Sup. Ct. 4.3

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Rule 4.3 - Activities of Candidates for Appointive Judicial Office

A candidate for appointment to judicial office may:

(A) communicate with the appointing or confirming authority, including any selection, screening, or nominating commission or similar agency; and
(B) seek endorsements for the appointment from any person or organization.

Tenn. R. Sup. Ct. 4.3

Comment

[1] When seeking support or endorsement, or when communicating directly with an appointing or confirming authority, a candidate for appointive judicial office must not make any pledges, promises, or commitments that are inconsistent with the impartial performance of the adjudicative duties of the office. See RJC 4.1(A)(13).