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Court employees are expected
to refrain from engaging not only in improper behavior
but also in behavior that others might perceive to be
improper. Any activity that gives the impression that
court employees can be improperly influenced in the
performance of their duties is prohibited. A court employee
should not, for example, seek or provide special consideration
regarding traffic citations or parking violations; openly
discuss the merits of cases pending before the court;
or be overly solicitous to litigants or counsel, which
could give the appearance of preferential treatment.
To gauge the propriety of an action, consider how it
would be reported in tomorrow's newspaper. Bear in mind
that court employees are required to live up to a higher
standard of ethical behavior than the general public.
Personnel Rule:
Rule 9.05 C (3) b authorizes discipline of employees for “just cause.”
Glossary of Terms in Personnel Rules for the definitions of “just cause”:
9: bringing a weapon into the workplace;
15: attempting to use influence to affect a court action’s outcome;
17: using, selling or possessing intoxicants or controlled substances;
18: being under the influence of intoxicants or controlled substances while on duty;
23: acting in a manner that reflects poorly upon the integrity of the Judicial Branch.
Judicial Branch Policies for At-Will Employees:
§9.03 (drug and alcohol testing)
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