David K. Byers
Administrative Director
Administrative Office of the Courts
1501 W. Washington, Suite 411
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 452-3301
[email protected]

Petitioner seeks an amendment to Arizona Supreme Court Rule 82 that would (1) require the Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee to seek comment before issuing a formal advisory opinion and (2) provide for Supreme Court review before a formal advisory opinion becomes final. The process for issuance of a formal advisory opinion concerning the Code of Judicial Conduct or the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees would then better align with the process for issuance of an advisory opinion concerning legal ethics under Rule 42.1.

Petitioner asks for expedited consideration so the petition may be heard in August and, if approved, adopted on a preliminary basis with consideration for permanent adoption heard in December.

Filed: June 3, 2024

Would amend Rule 82 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Arizona to require the Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee to seek comment before issuing a formal advisory opinion and provide for Supreme Court review before an opinion becomes final.

Comments due no later than June 28, 2024, and any reply from the Petitioner is due no later than July 12, 2024.