Rule 7 Referrals from the Professional Conduct Committee,

Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission, or Other Disciplinary Agencies.

(A) Referrals. JLAP may accept referral of lawyers or judges under investigational, provisional, or probational status with the Arkansas Professional Conduct Committee, Arkansas Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission, or any disciplinary agency with disciplinary authority.

(B) Progress Reports. When JLAP accepts a referral under Rule 7(A), JLAP shall provide progress reports or reports of non-compliance. Notwithstanding Rule 10, these reports may be used as evidence in any proceeding or appeal relating to such referral from the Arkansas Professional Conduct Committee, the Arkansas Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission, or a disciplinary agency with disciplinary authority.