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Committee on Judicial Ethics - 2013-15

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Informal Opinion Summaries
2013-15 (April 19, 2013) Extrajudicial Activities; Service on Board Rules 1.2, 1.3, 3.1 & 3.7 Issue: May a Judicial Official serve on the board of directors of a nonprofit organization that provides services to court-involved clients and receives the majority of its funding from contracts with the Judicial Branch? Additional Facts: The nonprofit organization has multiple contracts with the Judicial Branch to provide various assessments and services to, inter alia, litigants in family, juvenile and criminal court matters (hereinafter clients). Clients may be referred directly by the court, as well as by probation and family services personnel. Various contracts require the nonprofit organization to provide reports to the court and to have personnel appear in court to testify regarding a clients success or failure to complete the services and programs provided by the nonprofit organization. Response: Rule 1.2 of the Code of Judicial Conduct states that a judge should act at all times in a manner that promotes public confidence in the impartiality of the judiciary, and shall avoid impropriety and the appearance of impropriety. The test for appearance of impropriety is whether the conduct would create in reasonable minds a perception that the judge violated this Code or engaged in other conduct that reflects adversely on the judges honesty, impartiality, temperament, or fitness to serve as a judge. Rule 1.3 of the Code states that a judge shall not use or attempt to use the prestige of judicial office to advance the private interests of the judge or others or allow others to do so. Rule 3.1 of the Code states that a Judicial Official may engage in extrajudicial activities, except as prohibited by law; however, a judge may not participate in extrajudicial activities that will (1) interfere with the proper performance of judicial duties, (2) lead to frequent disqualification, (3) appear to a reasonable person to undermine the judges independence, integrity or impartiality, or (4) appear to a reasonable person to be coercive. Rule 3.7(a) provides that a judge may participate in activities sponsored by organizations or governmental entities concerned with the law, the legal system, or the administration of justice including,(6) serving as an officer, director, trustee, or nonlegal advisor of such an organization or entity, unless it is likely that the organization or entity: (A) will be engaged in proceedings that would ordinarily come before the judge; or (B) will frequently be engaged in adversary proceedings in the court of which the judge is a member or in any court subject to the appellate jurisdiction of the court of which the judge is a member. The rules commentary states that [e]ven for law related organizations, a judge should consider whether the membership and purposes of the organization, or the nature of the judges participation in or association with the organization, would conflict with the judges obligation to refrain from activities that reflect adversely on a judges independence, integrity, and impartiality. Rule 3.7, cmt. (2). In discussing Rule 3.7(a)(6)(B), the Committee (with one member recused) determined that the prohibition on serving as an officer, director, trustee or nonlegal advisor of an organization concerned with the law, the legal system or the administration of justice if the organization will frequently be engaged in adversary proceedings in the court of which the judge is a member
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applies, not only when the organization is a party to adversary proceedings, but also when the organization supplies witnesses and reports for use in adversary proceedings. Based upon the foregoing, an appearance of impropriety would arise if a Judicial Official serving on the board of directors of a nonprofit organization or member of the Judicial Officials staff were to refer clients to the nonprofit organization. Further, the nonprofit organization may use or attempt to use the prestige of the Judicial Officials office when seeking additional contracts with the Judicial Branch or others. Accordingly, the Committee, with one member recused, unanimously determined that service on the nonprofit organizations board of directors would violate Rules 1.2, 1.3, 3.1 and 3.7(a)(6)(B).
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Committee on Judicial Ethics - 2013-17

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Informal Opinion Summaries
2013-17 (April 19, 2013) Extrajudicial Activities Rules 1.2, 2.11, 3.1 & 3.7 Issue: May a Judicial Official continue his or her membership in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) in the capacity of a Judicial Fellow? Additional Information: According to the AAMLs admissions standards (see http://aaml.org/aaml-fellow-register), only highly experienced practicing matrimonial law attorneys may apply for membership in the AAML. The admissions standards further provide that a judge may not apply for admission to the AAML unless the judge is in the active practice of law while being a sitting judge; in Connecticut, however, Rule 3.10 of the Code of Judicial Conduct generally prohibits judges from engaging in the practice of law. According to the Executive Director of the AAML, an attorney who is admitted to the AAML as a Fellow and who subsequently becomes a judge may remain affiliated with the AAML as a Judicial Fellow, even if the Judicial Fellow will not be engaged in the practice of law. AAML Fellows (including Judicial Fellows) are not obligated to perform any role or duties. Some of the benefits of being a Fellow include a listing on the AAML website for the public to contact, eligibility for the AAMLs continuing legal education seminars, and the general opportunity to network with other Fellows. Currently, there are approximately 30 attorneys admitted in Connecticut who are Fellows. Response: Rule 1.2 of the Code of Judicial Conduct states that a judge shall act at all times in a manner that promotes public confidence in the independence, integrity, and impartiality of the judiciary and shall avoid impropriety and the appearance of impropriety. Rule 2.11 provides that a judge shall disqualify himself or herself in any proceeding in which the judges impartiality might reasonably be questioned. Rule 3.1 of the Code of Judicial Conduct provides that subject to certain conditions a judge may engage in extrajudicial activities except as prohibited by law. When engaging in extrajudicial activities, a judge shall not: 1. participate in activities that will interfere with the proper performance of the judges judicial duties; 2. participate in activities that will lead to frequent disqualification of the judge; 3. participate in activities that would appear to a reasonable person to undermine the judges independence, integrity, or impartiality; The rules commentary encourages judges to participate in appropriate extrajudicial activities and observes that [j]udges are uniquely qualified to engage in extrajudicial activities that concern the law, the legal system, and the administration of justice. Rule 3.1, cmt. (1). Similarly, Rule 3.7(a) provides that a judge may participate in activities sponsored by organizations or governmental entities concerned with the law, the legal system, or the administration of justice. The rules commentary states that [e]ven for law related organizations, a judge should consider whether the membership and purposes of the organization, or the nature of the judges participation in or association with the organization, would conflict with the judges obligation to refrain from activities that reflect adversely on
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a judges independence, integrity, and impartiality. Rule 3.7, cmt. (2). Based upon the information provided, a majority of the Committee (with one member dissenting) determined that the Judicial Official may continue his or her membership with the AAML as a Judicial Fellow, subject to the following conditions: 1. if a Fellow of the AAML appears before the Judicial Official, the Judicial Official should disclose the relationship to all parties (Rule 1.2); 2. if an issue comes before the Judicial Official for decision that involves a matter on which AAML has taken a public position (such as by adopting a resolution or filing an amicus curiae brief), the Judicial Official should consider whether recusal is necessary (Rule 2.11); 3. if the Judicial Official is contacted by a member of the public seeking a referral, the Judicial Official may not recommend the name of an attorney. However, if the individual requesting the recommendation has a sufficiently close relationship to the Judicial Official that the Judicial Official would automatically recuse himself or herself from a case involving that person independent of whether the Judicial Official provides a recommendation, the Judicial Official may recommend the name of an attorney. If a Judicial Official provides a recommendation, he/she should recommend multiple names of counsel (See JE 2008-17); and 4. the Judicial Official should regularly reexamine the activities and rules of the AAML to determine whether it is proper for the Judicial Official to continue his or her relationship with it and, particularly since AAML has a limited number of members in Connecticut and membership is restricted to a particular segment of the bar, the Judicial Official should carefully consider whether the Judicial Officials identification with or involvement in specific programs or activities of the AAML may undermine confidence in the Judicial Officials independence, integrity and impartiality (Rules 1.2 and 3.7) or may result in frequent recusals, which may unduly limit the availability of the Judicial Official to hear all types of cases that come before the court (See Comment to Rule 2.7). One member of the Committee expressed strong reservations about whether it would be prudent for a Judicial Official to continue his or her membership with the AAML as a Judicial Fellow, even if not a technical violation of the Code of Judicial Conduct. The reservations were based on AAMLs prerequisites for membership, which effectively preclude many attorneys/judges from being invited to join, and its potential for lobbying and for advocacy. These facts may create a perception that AAML is a partisan organization that does not reflect the many different segments of the bar or represent various sides of professional issues. In addition, as an AAML Judicial Fellow the Judicial Official may devote some time to monitoring the organizations lobbying and advocacy activities and may have to avoid particular assignments, for example , as a family presiding judge or a family trial judge, to avoid a conflict with Rule 3.1.
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Please join us in spreading the word to other colleagues who would be interested in attending. If you have any questions or are interested in join AFCC please e-mail the Coordinating Committee at CTAFCC@gmail.com Marilou Marilou T. Giovannucci, Manager Connecticut Judicial Branch Court Operations 225 Spring Street Wethersfield, CT. 06109 PH: (860) 263-2734 Ext. 3058 Fax:(860) 263-2773 e-mail: marilou.giovannucci@jud.ct.gov

CONNECTICUT CHAPTER 1ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE ROBERT E. EMERY, Ph.D.


University of Virginia Featuring

THE TRUTH ABOUT JOINT CUSTODY: WEIGHING THE EVIDENCE


FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2013 Hosted by: Quinnipiac University School of Law Hamden, CT
Register for the Conference at: http://connecticutafcc.eventbrite.com/
CT AFCC: Student: Family Relations Counselor: CT Legal Services: Member: $140 Member: $55 Member: $75 Member: $75 Non-Member: $165 Non-Member: $65 Non-Member: $95 Non-Member: $95

*** Become a CT Chapter AFCC Member for a discounted conference rate. Contact us at ctafcc@gmail.com to join. *** Continuing Education: CEUs pending approval from the following organizations: CT NASW, CCA, & CTAMFT.
CLE approval pending from the CT Bar Association. The Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) parent organization is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. AFCC maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The conference is eligible for up to 5 hours of continuing education for psychologists, pending approval.

The$Truth$About$Joint$Custody:$$Weighing$the$Evidence$$
What%do%we%know%about%how%joint%legal%and%especially%joint%physical%custody%affects%the%well7being%of%children,% parents,%and%the%co7parenting%relationship?%Many%hold%strong,%definitive,%and%often%contrasting%opinions%about% shared%parenting%and%what%research%proves.%This%workshop%will%take%a%critical%look%at%empirical%research,%focusing% on%evidence%related%to%shared%physical%custody%and%emphasizing%a%developmental%perspective,%including%the%state%of% knowledge%concerning%alternative%parenting%plans%for%infants%and%toddlers.%Evidence%on%shared%custody%will%be% interpreted%in%the%context%of%research%on%relationship%quality,%including%parenting,%co7parenting,%and%family%conflict.% As%a%researcher,%practitioner,%and%policy%advocate,%Dr.%Emery%has%argued%for%30%years%that,%in%contested%cases,%joint% physical%custody%is%the%right%solution%directed%at%the%wrong%group%of%families.%Opinions%about%joint%custody%have% changed%dramatically%in%those%three%decades.%Has%scientific%evidence%changed%too?%

Friday, April 12, 2013 The Grand Courtroom, Quinnipiac University Law School
8:30AM 9:00AM 9:15-10:30 10:30-10:45 10:45-12:00 12:00-12:15 12:15-1:00 1:00-1:45 1:45-3:15 3:15-3:30 3:30-5:00 Registration & Continental Breakfast Introduction
Linda S. Smith, Ph.D.

The Truth About Joint Custody (Part 1)


Robert E. Emery, Ph.D.

Break & Refreshments The Truth About Joint Custody (Part 2)


Robert E. Emery, Ph.D.

Annual Meeting Lunch is Provided Joint Custody: A CT Legal Primer


Campbell Barrett, Esq. & Louise Truax, Esq.

Panel Discussion
James Connolly, Ph.D., Phyllis Cummings-Texeira, MSW, Steven Dembo, Esq., Jill Plancher, Esq., & Hon. Lynda Munro

Concluding Remarks
Robert E. Emery, Ph.D.

Networking Social & Book Signing with Refreshments


Sponsored by the Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce (CCND)

ABOUT THE FEATURED SPEAKER


Robert E. Emery, Ph.D. is"Professor"of"Psychology"and"Director"of"the"Center"for"Children,"
Families,"and"the"Law"at"the"University"of"Virginia."His"research"focuses"on"family"relationships"and" children's"mental"health,"including"parental"conflict,"divorce,"mediation,"child"custody,"geneticallyA informed"studies"of"family"life,"family"violence,"and"associated"legal"and"policy"issues."He"has"authored" over"150"scientific"publications,"and"several"books"including"Marriage,(Divorce,(and(Children's( Adjustment$(1999,$2nd$Ed);$Renegotiating(Family(Relationships:(Divorce,(Child(Custody,(and(Mediation$ (2011,$2nd$Ed);"and"his"guide"for"parents,"The(Truth(about(Children(and(Divorce:(Dealing(with(the( Emotions(So(You(and(Your(Children(Can(Thrive$(2006,$paperback)."He"is"coAauthor"of"Abnormal( Psychology$(2012,$7th$Ed)"with"Thomas"Oltmanns."Dr."Emery"has"discussed"his"work"on"the"Today%Show,% Good%Morning%America,%The%Jane%Pauley%Show,%National%Public%Radio,"in"Newsweek%and%Time"magazines," and"in"many"other"print"and"electronic"media."In"addition"to"his"research,"teaching,"and"administrative" responsibilities,"Dr."Emery"maintains"a"practice"as"a"clinical"psychologist"and"divorce"mediator."He"is"the" father"of"five"children."""*$Dr.$Emerys$books$will$be$available$for$sale$at$a$discount.$*

LOCAL SPEAKERS & PANELISTS


Campbell D. Barrett, J.D.
Budlong & Barrett Hartford, CT"

Hon. Lynda Munro


Chief Administrative Judge for Family Matters, CT Superior Court

James J. Connolly, Ph.D., J.D.


Waterford, CT

" Jill S. Plancher, J.D.

" Phyllis Cummings-Texeira, MSW CT Judicial Branch Family Relations" Steven R. Dembo, J.D.
Berman, Bourns, Aaron, & Dembo West Hartford, CT"

Connecticut Legal Services"

Louise T. Truax, J.D.


Lax & Truax Fairfield, CT"

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DIRECTIONS
Quinnipiac University School of Law The Grand Courtroom 275 Mount Carmel Ave. Hamden, CT 06518 (203) 582-8200 "
From North (I-95): Take I-95 to New Haven. Then take I-91 North to Exit 10 (Route 40). Follow Route 40 approx. 3 miles to its end (at Whitney Avenue). Turn right onto Whitney Avenue (Route 10) and proceed north for 1.4 miles. Turn right onto Mount Carmel Avenue and go 0.3 miles to campus. From South (I-95): Same as above. From North (Merritt): Take the Merritt Parkway (Route 15) to Exit 62. Turn right onto Whitney Avenue (Route 10) and proceed north 3 miles to Mount Carmel Avenue. Turn right onto Mount Carmel Avenue and go 0.3 miles to campus. From South (Merritt): Take Wilbur Cross (Merritt) Parkway (Route 15) to Exit 61. Then proceed same as above. From West: Take I-84 to Exit 26. At end of exit, bear right on Route 70 toward Cheshire. Continue on Route 70 to Route 10. Turn right on Route 10 and go about 7 miles to Mount Carmel Avenue. Turn left onto Mount Carmel Avenue and go 0.3 miles to campus.
Parking instructions will be sent to registrants.

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CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
Kathryn Ceruti (Chairperson) John Hall (Chairperson) Barbara Aaron Mary Cheyne Phyllis Cummings-Texeira Deborah Datz Eric Frazer Andrew Hechtman Sidney Horowitz Robert Horwitz Carolyn Kaas Louis Kiefer Stephanie Leite Keenan McMahon Deborah Noonan Elizabeth Sharpe Linda Smith Elizabeth Thayer

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