Mission
The Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics provides ethics advice to judges, justices and quasi-judicial officials of the NYS Unified Court System about their own conduct.
Our sole mission is to help judges comply with the Rules Governing Judicial Conduct.
Co-Chairs: | Hon. Debra L. Givens |
Chief Counsel: | Laura L. Smith, Esq. |
Next Meeting & Inquiry Status
Written inquiries received by January 23 will be heard on February 6, 2025. (If your inquiry is urgent or time-sensitive, please call to discuss.)
If your inquiry is on the agenda for December 12, you may call us at 866-795-8343 after the meeting to learn the disposition.
A formal written opinion will follow in due course.
Contact Information
Telephone: 1-866-795-8343 (toll free)
E-Mail: [email protected] (see guidelines).
Mailing Address (see guidelines):
Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics
c/o Laura L. Smith, Chief Counsel
25 Beaver Street, room 829
New York, NY 10004
New or Notable
- Can I write a letter for a job-seeker or prospective student? Opinion 24-109 (June 2024)
- Can I be a character reference for a pistol permit? Opinion 24-98 (May 2024)
- Other Highlights (July 2024)
- Recently Released (ongoing)
Self-Help (Finding Opinions)
Our search page provides access to the search engine and other resources. Here are some additional alternatives:
- Subject Matter Index (2015 and later)
- Learning Corner (reference materials on selected topics, including Judiciary Law ยง 9)
- Searchable Opinion Digests (2009 and later)