JNE rules

Proposed rules for the Commission on Judicial Nominees Evaluation clarify and simplify existing rules and make substantial changes that strengthen the integrity of investigations, eliminate redundant provisions, conform procedures to current practice and give the commission greater flexibility in responding to circumstantial constraints.

Proposed Public Comment

Dues amnesty

New provision of State Bar Rule 2.16 would provide an amnesty period for waiving a portion of accrued delinquent annual membership fees and penalties owed by lawyers suspended for nonpayment of bar dues.

Proposed Public Comment

Bar court procedures

Proposed amendments to rule 105 of the Rules of Procedure would shorten the time for filing an opposition to a motion in State Bar Court from 10 days to seven and would permit a moving party to file a written reply within three days of service of the opposition.

Proposed Public Comment

Victim statements

Proposed new Rule of Procedure 216.5 and amendments to rule 803 would allow a person harmed by an attorney’s conduct to submit a written statement to the State Bar Court and such a statement could be considered in proceedings under the Alternative Discipline Program.

Proposed Public Comment