Local Rule Rule 602: Fines

RULE 602. FINES

Any attorney who fails to appear at or who is late for a proceeding scheduled by the Court or who shall fail to submit a timely status report to the Court may be fined by the Court up to $250.00. The Clerk shall maintain a record of fines imposed under this Rule and shall refer to the Disciplinary and Admissions Committee of the Court for appropriate action the name of any attorney against whom more than two (2) fines have been imposed within five (5) years. Nothing contained in this Rule shall be construed as limiting the power of a judge of this Court, in addition to imposing a fine hereunder, to assess costs against an attorney for a non-appearance or lateness, or to punish any such offending attorney in any other way for contempt of court.