A municipal judge may use court letterhead to write members of a fraternity urging them to join the local chapter.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not allowed
• D. Not specified

Answer: (B)

Using court letterhead to solicit membership for a private fraternity is not allowed. Court letterhead is an official government resource and should be used only for official court business. When a judge uses that letterhead to persuade individuals to join a private organization, it creates the appearance that the court endorses the group, which can undermine the judge’s impartiality and erode public trust in the judiciary. Judges may participate in private civic activities, but they must avoid using official stationery or office power to advance private or political causes. So, the statement is not allowed.