Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions

Independent Committee Established by the Supreme Court of California

Welcome

The Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions (CJEO) is an independent body established by the Supreme Court of California to provide judicial ethics advisory opinions for the benefit of the judiciary, candidates for judicial office, and members of the public.

Opinions

Formal Opinions

Formal opinions are published following public comment and adoption by the committee.

Informal Opinions

Informal opinions are provided to the requesting judicial officer. CJEO publishes summaries of the formal opinions for the benefit of the bench and the public.

Expedited Opinions

Previously Oral Advice Summaries

Expedited opinions are provided to the requesting judicial officer on an expedited basis and published on the website for the benefit of the bench and the public.

Request an Opinion or Suggest a Topic

Judicial officers and candidates for judicial office may request formal, informal, or expedited written opinions. Members of the public and representatives of entities, such as courts, may suggest topics for the committee to address in formal written opinions.

News and Announcements

Formal Opinion August 11, 2026

CJEO Formal Opinion 2026-032: Ethical Considerations When Appointing the Spouse of a Judicial Colleague as Minor's Counsel

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