VIRGIN ISLANDS CODE OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT Rule 213.2.2. Impartiality and Fairness

• Jurisdiction: United States

Rule 213.2.2. Impartiality and Fairness

A judge shall uphold and apply the law,* and shall perform all duties of judicial office fairly and impartially.*

Comment

[1] To ensure impartiality and fairness to all parties, a judge must be objective and open-minded.

[2] Although each judge comes to the bench with a unique background and personal philosophy, a judge must interpret and apply the law without regard to whether the judge approves or disapproves of the law in question.

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