All judges in Virgin Islands are subject to the Code of Judicial Conduct, which contains the following canons or broad general principles:
- A judge shall uphold the integrity and independence of the judiciary.
- A judge shall avoid impropriety and the appearance of impropriety in all of the judge's activities.
- A judge shall perform the duties of judicial office impartially and diligently.
- A judge shall so conduct extra-judicial activities as to minimize the risk of conflict with judicial obligations.
- A judge or judicial candidate shall refrain from inappropriate political activity.
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