Back to question index 6. Is there a statute of limitation applicable to disciplinary proceedings?

April 26, 2017applicable disciplinary index limitation proceedings Statute

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Back to question index 6. Is there a statute of limitation applicable to disciplinary proceedings?

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• Yes. Proceedings under the Rules must be commenced by the Bar within four years of the discovery of the acts allegedly constituting a violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct.

Back to question index 12. Can the disciplinary proceedings be held in abeyance (temporarily put on hold) if a lawyer is involved in pending criminal or civil litigation?
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Back to question index 6. Is there a statute of limitation applicable to disciplinary proceedings?