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Do’s and Don’ts of judicial blogging

August 23, 2007

As Kevin pointed out in his post earlier today, the Spring/Summer issue of the National Judicial College’s Case in Point Magazine features an exciting cover story on judicial blogging. The article, written by NJC communications specialist Heather Singer, included this list of “Do’s and Don’ts for Blogging Judges.”

Singer suggests:

  • DO provide links to other sites and to raw materials so people can find information more easily.
  • DO treat blogs the same as any other mode of communication, adhering to the cannons of ethics.
  • DO blog on judicial issues to provide information other judges may need.
  • DO provide helpful tips on challenges such as caseload management.
  • DO write about judicial issues that might give citizens a better understanding of the court system.
  • DON’T write blog posts about pending cases.
  • DON’T mix your personal and your professional life into one blog.
  • DON’T write anything that could compromise your safety or the safety of those in the courthouse.
  • DON’T blog on issues that could increase the number of cases from which you could be recused.

Though geared at judges, many of these tips could just as easily be applied to anyone blogging within the legal realm.

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