Code of Judicial Conduct

For the State of Florida

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Preamble

Definitions

Canon 1. A Judge Shall Uphold the Integrity and Independence of the Judiciary

Canon 2. A Judge Shall Avoid Impropriety and the Appearance of Impropriety in all of the Judge's Activities

Canon 3. A Judge Shall Perform the Duties of Judicial Office Impartially and Diligently

Canon 4. A Judge Is Encouraged to Engage in Activities to Improve the Law, the Legal System, and the Administration of Justice

Canon 5. A Judge Shall Regulate Extrajudicial Activities to Minimize the Risk of Conflict With Judicial Duties

Canon 6. Fiscal Matters of a Judge Shall be Conducted in a Manner That Does Not Give the Appearance of Influence or Impropriety; etc.

Canon 7. A Judge or Candidate for Judicial Office Shall Refrain From Inappropriate Political Activity

Application

Effective Date of Compliance

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Analysis of Supreme Court Caseload

01/01/2024-12/31/2024
Cases Decided by Opinion = 31
Cases Decided by Order = 571
Total Case Dispositions = 602

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Opinions are available from September 24, 1999, to the present. Opinions released prior to this date can be found on Westlaw and in Florida Law Weekly.  These decisions are not final until any timely filed motion for rehearing is considered and disposed of by the Court. Opinions are also subject to formal revision before publication in the Southern Reporter, 3rd Series.

Last Modified: February 08, 2023