# Alaska Code Jud. Conduct Canon 1: Rule 1. A Judge Shall Uphold the Integrity and Independence of the Judiciary

> Alaska · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_CJC_R1

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Code Jud. Conduct Canon 1
- **Heading:** Rule 1. A Judge Shall Uphold the Integrity and Independence of the Judiciary
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alaska Rules of Court / Alaska Code of Judicial Conduct / Alaska Code Jud. Conduct Canon 1

## Text


An
independent
and
honorable
judiciary
is
indispensable to achieving justice in our society. A judge
should participate in establishing, maintaining, and enforcing
high standards of judicial conduct. The provisions of this Code
are intended to preserve the integrity and the independence of
the judiciary; the Code should be construed and applied to
further these objectives.
Commentary.—Deference to the judgments and rulings of
courts depends upon public confidence in the integrity and
independence of judges. The integrity and independence of
judges depend in turn upon their acting without fear or favor.
Public confidence in the impartiality of the judiciary is
maintained when judges adhere to the provisions of this Code.
Conversely, violation of this Code diminishes public
confidence in the judiciary and thereby does injury to the
system of government under law.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Code Jud. Conduct Canon 1 Rule 1. A Judge Shall Uphold the Integrity and Independence of the Judiciary](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_CJC_R1.md)
- [Alaska Code Jud. Conduct Canon 2 Rule 2. A Judge Shall Avoid Impropriety and the Appearance of Impropriety in All the Judge’s Activities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_CJC_R2.md)
- [Alaska Code Jud. Conduct Canon 3 Rule 3. A Judge Shall Perform the Duties of Judicial Office Impartially and Diligently](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_CJC_R3.md)
- [Alaska Code Jud. Conduct Canon 4 Rule 4. A Judge Shall So Conduct the Judge’s Extra-Judicial Activities as to Minimize the Risk of Conflict with Judicial Obligations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_CJC_R4.md)
- [Alaska Code Jud. Conduct Canon 5 Rule 5. A Judge or Judicial Candidate Shall Refrain from Inappropriate Political Activity](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_CJC_R5.md)

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