Rule 35.5 Notification of complainant

If you file a complaint against a lawyer, the disciplinary board has to send you something in writing to let you know they got it. This letter will tell you one of two things: either they plan to look into your complaint, or they've decided not to act on it based on rule 35.4(1).

This rule exists so you're not left wondering what happened after you file a complaint. You'll get a clear answer, in writing, about whether your complaint is moving forward or being closed out. It gives you a starting point to know where things stand, even if you don't get details right away about how the case will be handled.