(a) Any judge shall recuse themselves in any proceeding in which their impartiality might reasonably be questioned.

(b) They shall also recuse themselves in any of the following circumstances:

(1) Where they have a personal bias or prejudice concerning a party, or personal knowledge of disputed evidentiary facts concerning the proceeding;

(2) Where in public or private practice they served as lawyer in the matter in controversy;

(3) Where they have previously expressed an opinion concerning the merits of the particular case in controversy;

(4) Where they have a financial interest in the subject matter in controversy, or any other interest that could be substantially affected by the outcome of the proceeding.

(c) The ground for recusal described in subsection (b)(3) does not apply to a judge when rehearing a case that they have previously adjudged.

Section History

Added [Stat. 26-37, Consolidated Judiciary Act of 2026](https://ols.krameria.xyz/Stat-26-37-Consolidated-Judiciary-Act-of-2026-371a13f08d6b8030988ccf3bbb99a1be), § 1002

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