Rule 181 Reinstatement

A person who has been suspended for more than 3 months may not apply for reinstatement until the period of suspension has terminated. A person who has been disbarred after hearing or by consent may not apply for reinstatement until the expiration of at least 3 years from the effective date of the disbarment or surrender of license. The petition for reinstatement shall be verified and contain the following:

(a) copy of the decision imposing discipline;

(b) specific reasons why reinstatement should be granted; and

(c) any other evidence showing that the petitioner is fit for the trust, confidence, and professional responsibilities reposed in member of the Bar by the High Court and the people of American Samoa. The petition shall be accompanied by a filing fee of $100. The Chief Justice after review of the petition and recommendation by the Standing Committee, may deny, grant, or conditionally grant the petition. If the petitioner is found unfit to resume the practice of law, the petition shall be denied. If the petitioner is found fit to resume the practice of law, he shall be reinstated. But such reinstatement may be made condition upon the payment of all or part of the costs of the proceeding, and upon the making of partial or complete restitution to parties harmed by the petitioner’s misconduct which let to his suspension or disbarment.