Practice question
A lawyer who is court personnel agrees to represent an immediate family member. The lawyer obtains only the presiding judge's informal permission, plans to use court supplies, and will attend hearings during official time without leave. Which assessment follows Canon II, Section 9?
- Kinship alone satisfies every requirement
- The judge's informal permission replaces Supreme Court clearance
- The family relationship permits unrestricted use of public supplies
- The arrangement fails the stated safeguards: prior Supreme Court authority or clearance, no conflict, no official time or resources, and leave whenever attendance is required
- Family representation is authorized only if a fee is charged
Legal references
- 2025 Code of Conduct and Accountability for Court Officials and Personnel, A.M. No. 25-06-11-SC, Canon II, Sections 8–9: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/11/100842
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