Kansas Rules Relating to Discipline of Attorneys – 2026
The Supreme Court of Kansas rules governing attorney discipline: the Kansas Board for Discipline of Attorneys and its review committees, the Disciplinary Administrator, the investigation and prosecution of complaints, hearings and hearing panels, discipline by consent, reinstatement, and the Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection.
Browse all 45 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.
Rule 200
Prefatory Rule
Rule 201
Definitions
Rule 202
Applicability; Jurisdiction
Rule 203
General Principles
Rule 204
Kansas Board for Discipline of Attorneys; Review Committee; Hearing Panel
Rule 205
Disciplinary Administrator
Rule 206
Attorney Registration
Rule 207
Mandatory Disclosure of Professional Liability Insurance
Rule 208
Initial Complaint or Report of Misconduct
Rule 208A
Mandatory Disclosure of Professional Liability Insurance (Repealed January 1, 2021)
Rule 209
Investigation of Docketed Complaint
Rule 210
Duty to Assist; Duty to Respond; Duty to Report
Rule 211
Review Committee Disposition
Rule 212
Attorney Diversion Program
Rule 213
Temporary Suspension
Rule 214
Dismissal Not Justified
Rule 215
Pleadings; Service
Rule 216
Prehearing Procedure
Rule 216A
Compliance Examination by the Disciplinary Administrator (Repealed January 1, 2021)
Rule 217
Subpoena
Rule 218
Deposition
Rule 219
Criminal Charge; Conviction
Rule 220
Effect of Other Proceeding or Judgment
Rule 221
Discipline Imposed in Another Jurisdiction
Rule 222
Hearings
Rule 223
Summary Submission
Rule 224
Witnesses and Exhibits
Rule 225
Types of Discipline
Rule 226
Final Hearing Report
Rule 227
Probation
Rule 228
Procedure Before Supreme Court
Rule 229
Costs
Rule 230
Voluntary Surrender of License
Rule 231
Notice to Clients, Opposing Counsel, and Courts Following Suspension or Disbarment
Rule 232
Reinstatement Following Suspension or Disbarment
Rule 233
Kansas Lawyers Assistance Program
Rule 234
Transfer to Disabled Status
Rule 235
Appointment of Counsel to Protect Client Interests
Rule 236
Compliance Examination by Disciplinary Administrator
Rule 237
Confidentiality and Disclosure
Rule 238
Absolute Immunity
Rule 239
Additional Rules of Procedure
Internal Operating Rules of the Kansas Board for Discipline of Attorneys
Rule 240
Kansas Rules of Professional Conduct