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A. Tribal Court judges should respect and comply with the law and should conduct themselves at all times in a manner that promotes public confidence in the honesty and impartiality of the Tribal Court.

B. Tribal Court judges must not practice law in the Tribal Court, or in any court subject to the appellate process in which they serve.

C. Tribal Court judges must encourage a separation between the judicial branch and other branches of Tribal Government and should not participate in legislative or executive decision-making except where it is permitted by Tribal law.

D. Tribal Court judges must not allow family, financial, social, or other relationships to influence their judicial conduct or judgment.

E. Tribal Court judges must discuss cases and Court business only in the presence of all parties.

F. Tribal Court judges have a responsibility to uphold confidentiality and should never discuss a case with outside parties or use confidential information acquired in the course of their official duties to further their personal interests. (Res. 2021-43; Res. 2020-59; Res. 2020-42 Exh. A)