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NMRA 17A-017
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Rule 17A-017 Judicial relief.
Rule Text
A. Application by commission. The commission may make application to the appropriate court for relief to protect the interests of claimants or the fund where:
(1) the assets of clients appear to be in danger of misappropriation or loss or to secure the claimant's or fund's rights to restitution or subrogation; or
(2) the disciplinary board has failed to exercise jurisdiction.
B. Court-appointed receivers. A Court's jurisdiction in such proceedings shall include the authority to appoint and compensate custodial receivers to conserve the assets and practices of disciplined, missing, incapacitated or deceased lawyers.
Amendment history: Approved by Supreme Court Order No. 05-8300-025, effective December 13, 2005.