Speaking at a Fundraiser
Is it allowable for the judge to speak at the fundraiser?
Can Judge Howard speak at the fundraiser?
- Yes
- Not allowable. Prohibited by NMRA 21-700 (A) (3) (c) and (d) and 21-800 (B). A judge may not make speeches on behalf of a political organization, or solicit funds for a political organization. Speaking at a fundraiser would violate both of these prohibitions.
- No
- Good Decision. A judge may not make speeches on behalf of a political organization, or solicit funds for a political organization. Speaking at a fundraiser would violate both of these prohibitions. See SCRA 21-700 (A) (3) (c) and (d) and 21-800 (B).
Return to helping at fundraiser.