Subpoena forms

Proposed amendments to the State Bar Rules of Procedure will allow use of Judicial Council subpoena forms.

Proposed Public Comment

Procedure for resigning with charges pending

Proposed amendments to the California Rules of Court and the State Bar’s Rules of Procedure would create a new procedure for handling the resignation of lawyers with disciplinary charges pending. Such resignations would be recognized as disciplinary in nature, would constitute an admission of a no contest plea, and includes potential permanent prohibition of reinstatement.

Proposed Public Comment

Public comments

Proposed Revisions to State Bar Rules would shorten the existing 90-day public comment period to a standard 45-day period, which could be modified to as few as 30 days or as long as 90 days, on a per item basis as determined by the board of governors or its committees.

Proposed Public Comment

Alternative discipline

Eight proposed amendments to the Rules of Procedure would modify the operations of the alternative discipline program.

Proposed Public Comment

Malpractice insurance

Propposed Rule of Professional Conduct 3-140 would require attorneys to disclose to prospective clients, when the representation is likely to exceed four hours, that they do not carry professional liability insurance. The rule would not apply in emergencies or if the lawyer has previously advised the client that he or she does not carry insurance.

Proposed Public Comment