In the Matter of Raymond A. Reddin, Judge of the
Superior Court (D-123-13; 074439)
In the Matter of Gerald Keegan, Judge of the Municipal
Court (D-124-13; 074440)
The Court revises the standard to assess whether a
judge’s personal behavior creates an appearance of
impropriety, and adds an element of objective
reasonableness to the test. The Court adopts the
following new standard: “Would an individual who
observes the judge’s personal conduct have a
reasonable basis to doubt the judge’s integrity and
impartiality?” Applying that standard, the Court finds
by clear and convincing evidence that respondents
violated Canons 1, 2A, and 5A(2) of the Code of
Judicial Conduct, but imposes no sanctions in light of
the Court’s revision of the applicab
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