Practice question
A judge knows that counsel and court personnel repeatedly obstruct proceedings and affront the court's dignity, yet refuses to address the conduct because courtroom integrity is supposedly outside the judge's duties. Which response is consistent with Canon II, Section 6?
- The judge has no responsibility for conduct in court
- The judge must privately charge a management fee
- All misconduct must be tolerated if counsel is experienced
- The judge must not tolerate such conduct and should initiate disciplinary action when appropriate
- The judge may automatically disbar counsel without any process
Legal references
- 2025 Code of Judicial Conduct and Accountability, A.M. No. 25-04-04-SC, Canon II, Sections 1–7: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/11/100836
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