NEW BOARD OPINIONS
Adv. Op. 2022-08
Judge Attendance at Exclusive Training for Members of Law Enforcement and Prosecutors
A judge should not attend a training course that is offered by a law enforcement agency and open exclusively to judicial officers, prosecutors, and members of law enforcement. The Board recommends prospective application of this advisory opinion.
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Adv. Op. 2022-09 (Withdraws Adv. Op. 2004-3, 2009-7)
Magistrate Simultaneously Holding a Nonjudicial Elective Office
A full-time or part-time magistrate may not seek election to, or serve on, a local, city, or state board of education, city council, or county board of commissioners.
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Adv. Op. 2022-10 (Withdraws Adv. Op. 2004-3)
Magistrate Serving as a Trustee of a Nonprofit Condominium Association
A magistrate may serve as a trustee of a nonprofit condominium association if the extrajudicial activity does not undermine the magistrate’s independence, integrity, or impartiality, lead to frequent disqualification, or interfere with the performance of judicial duties.
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Adv. Op. 2022-11 (Withdraws Adv. Op. 1991-09)
Lawyers Sharing Office Space, Nonlawyer Staff, and Dividing Fees
A lawyer may share office space, computer equipment, and support staff with other lawyers in an office sharing arrangement. A lawyer in an office sharing arrangement may divide fees with another lawyer in the office subject to the Rules of Professional Conduct.
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