Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam Practice Question
Judge Miller receives a threat from the local mayor, who demands a favorable ruling in a pending land dispute. The mayor warns that the judge’s reappointment is in jeopardy if the demand is ignored. Which course of action is consistent with maintaining the required independence and impartiality of the judiciary?
Agree to the mayor’s condition but refuse further political favors afterward
Notify court staff of the issue but continue without further action
Decline the mayor’s demand and address the threat appropriately
Reschedule the matter until reappointment is finalized
Declining the mayor’s demand and confronting the threat preserves neutrality while reinforcing the judge’s duty to uphold fairness. Agreeing to the mayor’s condition compromises the judge’s role. Rescheduling the matter evades the issue without discouraging further interference. Notifying staff yet taking no other steps overlooks the seriousness of the threat and leaves the judge’s independence vulnerable.
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