Rule 33.1 Disciplinary and Disability Matters Take Precedence

Precedence. Disciplinary and disability matters take precedence over all other matters before any court or administrative agency in this State, unless otherwise ordered by a justice of the Court for good cause shown. Upon the filing of an affidavit stating the existence of a pending disciplinary or disability matter, any judge of any court in this State, and any hearing officer or other person responsible for the conduct of any administrative proceeding in the State, will take action necessary to effect the requirements of this Rule. The Respondent or his or her attorney, Bar Counsel, any member of an Area Division, and any member of the Board will have authority to file such affidavit.