Rule 12.14 Records of Investigation, Hearings and Other Proceedings

When someone raises concerns about a lawyer's conduct and the case moves through investigations or hearings, the court system has to keep a written record of everything that happens. This means every investigation, hearing, or other proceeding gets documented and saved.

The rule also requires that testimony from any witnesses who speak during these proceedings be preserved. In practical terms, this means nothing said during these official steps just disappears. If a witness testifies about a lawyer's conduct, that testimony gets recorded and kept on file.

For anyone involved in this process, whether you filed a complaint or you're a lawyer being investigated, this rule matters because it creates a paper trail. If the case moves forward to later stages, or if someone needs to review what happened earlier, the records and testimony are there. This protects everyone involved by making sure there's an accurate account of what was said and done.