(a) A lawyer shall not make a statement that the lawyer knows to be false or with reckless disregard as to its truth or falsity concerning the qualifications of a judge, adjudicatory officer or other public legal officer, or of a candidate for election or appointment to judicial or legal office.

(b) A lawyer who has been confirmed for judicial office shall comply with the applicable provisions of the Code of Judicial Conduct.

Comment to RPC 8.2

The Court has adopted the recommendation of the Debevoise Committee, but has deleted the reference in paragraph (b) to "nomination" for judicial office. This differs from ABA Model Rule 8.2(b), which refers to "candidates for judicial office."

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