Advisory Opinion: 1174

Year Issued: 1988

RPC(s): CJC 7

Subject: Judicial candidate; triggering event for applicability of CJC 7

The Committee reviewed your inquiry concerning your participation in partisan political activities or meetings in light of your intention to seek election to judicial office. The Committee was of the opinion that you are required to comply with the provisions of Code of Judicial Conduct 7 at the point that you become a candidate for judicial office by either declaring yourself such a candidate, or when you become subject to the Public Disclosure Act.

Advisory Opinions are provided for the education of the Bar and reflect the opinion of the Committee on Professional Ethics (CPE) or its predecessors. Advisory Opinions are provided pursuant to the authorization granted by the Board of Governors, but are not individually approved by the Board and do not reflect the official position of the Bar association. Laws other than the Washington State Rules of Professional Conduct may apply to the inquiry. The Committee's answer does not include or opine about any other applicable law other than the meaning of the Rules of Professional Conduct.