QUESTIONS:
1. May a sitting judge of the District Court, send a letter of recommendation to a law school on behalf of the child of a friend?
2. If so, is it improper to send the letter on official letterhead?
WE ANSWER:
1. Yes, subject to certain conditions.
2. No, as to the specific fact situation, with comments regarding other types of recommendations.
Canon 2B: "... A judge should not lend the prestige of judicial office...
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