AGCV Code of Ethics
Every AGCV member affirms the Code annually. The short version: maintain Officer impartiality, protect the record, follow the rules, and do not discuss other members' active cases.
Article I — Impartiality
An AGCV member acting as an Officer of the record shall not be a relative, employee, or attorney of any party, and shall not have a financial interest in the outcome of the case. (FRCP 28(c) and the AGCV expansion of it.)
Article II — Record integrity
An AGCV member shall maintain the integrity of the record at all times. The on-the-record sequence is followed. Breaks are announced. The shot is static and undistorted. The record is captured to redundant media.
Article III — Confidentiality
An AGCV member shall not disclose the contents of any deposition, trial, or evidentiary proceeding to anyone other than the parties entitled to that disclosure under the applicable rules and protective orders.
Article IV — Continuing competence
An AGCV member shall maintain current knowledge of the rules, procedures, and technologies relevant to their credential through the AGCV continuing education process.
Article V — Conduct toward members
An AGCV member shall not disparage the work or character of another member. Disagreements regarding professional conduct are addressed through the AGCV grievance process, not in public or with attorneys.
Article VI — Renewal and discipline
Members renew their affirmation of the Code annually. Violations are reviewed by the AGCV ethics committee under the published grievance procedure. Sanctions range from written notice to credential revocation.
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