OK HB2857

Creates a statutory "Code of Judicial Conduct" for Oklahoma judges requiring compliance with the law, impartiality, and actions promoting public confidence in the judiciary

Prohibits judges from allowing family, social, or political relationships to influence their judicial conduct, and bars them from lending the prestige of their office to advance private interests

Requires judges to disqualify themselves from proceedings where their impartiality might reasonably be questioned, including cases involving personal bias, economic interests, or close family relationships to parties

Restricts judges from practicing law, serving as arbitrators or mediators (with exceptions for retired judges), accepting certain gifts, or engaging in financial dealings that could exploit their judicial position

Establishes removal from office as the penalty for any judge who violates the Code, with an effective date of November 1, 2016