Rule 3.9. Service as Arbitrator or Mediator

Service as Arbitrator or Mediator A judge shall not act as an arbitrator or a media­ tor or perform other judicial functions apart from the judge’s official duties unless expressly authorized by law. (Effective Jan. 1, 2011.) COMMENT: This Rule does not prohibit a judge from participating in arbitration, mediation, or settlement conferences per- formed as part of official judicial duties. Rendering dispute resolution services apart from those duties, whether or not for economic gain, is prohibited unless it is expressly authorized by law.