# Minn. R. Prof. 1: CANON 1

> Minnesota · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_PR_JUDI_R1

## Section

- **Citation:** Minn. R. Prof. 1
- **Heading:** CANON 1
- **Jurisdiction:** Minnesota
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Minnesota Court Rules / Professional Rules / Rule 1

## Text

CANON 1 A JUDGE SHALL UPHOLD AND PROMOTE THE INDEPENDENCE, INTEGRITY, AND IMPARTIALITY OF THE JUDICIARY, AND SHALL AVOID IMPROPRIETY AND THE APPEARANCE OF IMPROPRIETY. Rule 1.1 Compliance with the Law A judge shall comply with the law, including the Code of Judicial Conduct. Rule 1.2 Promoting Confidence in the Judiciary A judge shall act at all times in a manner that promotes public confidence in the independence, integrity, and impartiality of the judiciary, and shall avoid impropriety and the appearance of impropriety. Rule 1.3 Avoiding Abuse of the Prestige of Judicial Office A judge shall not abuse the prestige of judicial office to advance the personal or economic interests of the judge or others, or allow others to do so.

## Nearby sections

- [Minn. R. Prof. 1 CANON 1](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_PR_JUDI_R1.md)
- [Minn. R. Prof. 1 Organization of Board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_PR_STAN_R1.md)
- [Minn. R. Prof. 1 Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_PR_ADMI_R1.md)
- [Minn. R. Prof. 1 Rules Governing the Client Security Board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_PR_CLSB_R1.md)
- [Minn. R. Prof. 1 Canon 1. Accuracy and Completeness](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_PR_CODE_R1.md)
- [Minn. R. Prof. 1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_PR_RULE_R1.md)
- [Minn. R. Prof. 1 I. Our Legal System](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_PR_PROF_R1.md)
- [Minn. R. Prof. 1 Purpose Statement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_PR_SUPR_R1.md)
- [Minn. R. Prof. 1 Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_PR_SUPV_R1.md)
- [Minn. R. Prof. 1 Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_PR_BOAR_R1.md)
- [Minn. R. Prof. 1 OPINION NO. 1](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_PR_LAWY_R1.md)
- [Minn. R. Prof. 1.0 Terminology](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_PR_COND_R1_0.md)
- [Minn. R. Prof. 1.1 Competence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_PR_COND_R1_1.md)
- [Minn. R. Prof. 1.2 Scope of Representation and Allocation of Authority Between Client and Lawyer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_PR_COND_R1_2.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_PR_JUDI_R1. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.