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Board Withdraws Written Opinion

In response to a request for an opinion, the Board on Judicial Standards issued a written advisory opinion regarding judicial participation in Twin Cities Pride events.  Based on feedback, the Board withdraws the written advisory opinion and an earlier informal adivsory opinion on the subject.  The Minnesota Code of Judicial Conduct does not prohibit judges from participating in community events.  Judges should be mindful of the permissions and prohibitions of the Code of Judicial Conduct and exercise good judgment when participating in community events.  The Board intends to take under consideration the issuance of a Formal Advisory Opinion on the subject of judicial participation in community events in the future.