# 17 C.F.R. § 12.102 (2026): Disqualification of Administrative Judge

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P12_S12_102

## Section

- **Citation:** 17 C.F.R. § 12.102 (2026)
- **Heading:** Disqualification of Administrative Judge
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 17 CFR: Commodity and Securities Exchanges / Chapter I: COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION / Part 12: RULES RELATING TO REPARATIONS / Subpart C: Rules Applicable to Voluntary Decisional Proceedings / § 12.102: § 12.102   Disqualification of Administrative Judge.

## Text

(a)
At their own request.
An Administrative Judge may withdraw from a voluntary decisional proceeding when they consider themselves to be disqualified on the grounds of personal bias, conflict of interest, or similar bases. In such event the Administrative Judge shall immediately notify the Commission and each of the parties of the withdrawal and of the basis for such action.
(b)
Upon the request of a party.
Any party may request an Administrative Judge to disqualify themselves on the grounds of personal bias, conflict of interest, or similar bases. Interlocutory review of an adverse ruling by the Administrative Judge may be sought without certification of the matter by the Administrative Judge only in accordance with the procedures set forth in § 12.309.
[86 FR 64356, Nov. 18, 2021]

## Nearby sections

- [17 C.F.R. § 12.100 (2026) § 12.100   Scope and applicability of rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P12_S12_100.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 12.101 (2026) § 12.101   Functions and responsibilities of the Administrative Judge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P12_S12_101.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 12.102 (2026) § 12.102   Disqualification of Administrative Judge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P12_S12_102.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 12.103 (2026) § 12.103   Filing of documents; subscription; service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P12_S12_103.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 12.104 (2026) § 12.104   Amendments to pleadings; motions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P12_S12_104.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 12.105 (2026) § 12.105   Submission of proof only in documentary or tangible form.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P12_S12_105.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 12.106 (2026) § 12.106   Final decision and order.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P12_S12_106.md)

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