# Me. Code Jud. Conduct R. 2.6: Rule 2.6. should be regarded as providing continuing ethical guidance for

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_ME_JUDCOND_R2_6

## Section

- **Citation:** Me. Code Jud. Conduct R. 2.6
- **Heading:** Rule 2.6. should be regarded as providing continuing ethical guidance for
- **Jurisdiction:** Maine
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Maine Rules of Court / Maine Code of Judicial Conduct / Me. Code Jud. Conduct R. 2.6

## Text

judges participating in case management and settlement discussions, and for
judges providing appropriate support for unrepresented litigants to assure that
the goals of fairness and equal access to the judicial process are supported.

Responsibility to Decide

A judge shall hear and decide matters except when disqualification or recusal
is required.

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