In Re: Amendments to the Code of Judicial Conduct - Canon 7

Summary

The Florida Supreme Court amended Canon 7 of the Florida Code of Judicial Conduct to expressly permit judges facing active opposition in merit‑retention elections for the same judicial office to conduct joint campaigns and pool resources, clarifying that such activity is not a prohibited endorsement. The amendment aligns the Code with the ABA Model Code and addresses the Court’s concern that the prior interpretation was overly restrictive.