Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates
P.C.
75 Ponce De Leon Ave NE Ste 101
Atlanta,
GA 30308(470) 294-1674
www.garymartinhays.com
By Committee on Judicial Ethics | February 29, 2024
A support magistrate who previously served as the supervising attorney at the Department of Social Services may handle child support cases filed after the magistrate's departure from the agency, provided there is no substantial connection between the circumstances underlying the prior proceeding and the facts and legal issues presently before the magistrate. If such connection exists, disclosure or disqualification is required.
By Committee on Judicial Ethics | February 28, 2024
On these facts, the judge is not required to disqualify from a contentious criminal case, notwithstanding the defense counsel's claims of bias, provided the judge determines they can be fair and impartial.
By Committee on Judicial Ethics | February 27, 2024
A judge who is a candidate for election or re-election may publicly identify themselves as "pro choice" or "pro life" during the applicable window period, provided the judge also makes clear that they will decide all cases fairly and impartially and in accordance with governing law.
By Committee on Judicial Ethics | February 26, 2024
A part-time judge may serve on a public hospital board, notwithstanding the board's statutorily delineated inspection, investigative, and reporting functions.
By Committee on Judicial Ethics | February 25, 2024
A part-time town justice may not serve as counsel to the town planning board in the town where the judge sits.
By Committee on Judicial Ethics | February 22, 2024
A part-time judge may serve as administrator of the assigned counsel program in a different county from the county where the judge presides.
By Committee on Judicial Ethics | February 21, 2024
May a part-time judge who is also employed with a school district be a member of the Classified Employees Association and United Teachers unions, given that these unions are active in politics?
By Committee on Judicial Ethics | February 20, 2024
A full-time judge may not participate in a local bar association's phone bank event where members of the public call in with legal questions.
By Committee on Judicial Ethics | February 19, 2024
On the facts presented, the inquiring administrative judge has full discretion to determine whether there is a substantial likelihood that a part-time judge has committed a substantial violation of the Rules Governing Judicial Conduct and, if so, what action is appropriate under the circumstances.
By Committee on Judicial Ethics | February 18, 2024
(1) A judge may not serve as the director of environment and legislation for a not-for-profit organization which seeks to promote scuba-diving. (2) Although the judge may engage in certain public advocacy activities where the judge has a clear and direct personal interest at stake, the judge may not spearhead the organization's efforts to protest a planned discharge of substances into a local waterway.
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