Lawyer must report judicial misconduct

The Louisiana Supreme Court has amended Rule 8.3(b) of the Rules of Professional Conduct, effective May 29, 2004. Under the new rule, if a lawyer knows that a judge has committed a violation of a rule of judicial conduct, raising a question about the judge's honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness for office, then the lawyer must report the matter to the Judiciary Commission. Complaints about the conduct of federal judges must be reported to the appropriate fedeal authorities according to federal laws and rules governing federal judicial conduct and disability.

Posted by RPW at May 18, 2004 10:33 AM