State Bar of Michigan
State Bar of Michigan
home
member area
contact us



SBM
general information



 print this page


for members
SBM general information

member directory

admissions, ethics, and
   regulation


justice initiatives

member services

practice management
   resource center


public policy resource
   center


publications and
   advertising


research and links

sections


from the courts
opinion searching
virtual court


for the public
public resources
media resources


giving opportunities
a lawyer helps
access to justice
   campaign

Judicial Ethics Committee

Jurisdiction
  • Prepare written opinions on ethical conduct of judges at the request of the State Bar President, Board of Commissioners, Representative Assembly, Attorney Discipline Board, Attorney Grievance Commission, Executive Director, or individual members of the judiciary inquiring about their own contemplated conduct.
  • Recommend amendments to the Michigan Code of Judicial Conduct and other standards of professional conduct, and review proposed amendments.
  • The Michigan Judges Association, Michigan Probate Judges Association, Michigan District Judges Association, and the Referees Association of Michigan shall each nominate one member for appointment to the committee.

2009-2010 Committee Members

Resources

Annual Reports from Ethics, Judicial & Professional Committee