North Dakota Rules of Lawyer Discipline – 2026
The North Dakota Rules of Lawyer Discipline govern disciplinary proceedings against lawyers, covering grounds for discipline, investigation, hearings, and reinstatement.
Browse all 29 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 1.0
Terms.
Rule 1.1
Authority.
Rule 1.2
Grounds for Discipline.
Rule 1.3
Forms of Discipline.
Rule 2.1
The Disciplinary Board.
Rule 2.2
Operations Committee. [REPEALED]
Rule 2.3
Hearing Panels.
Rule 2.4
District Inquiry Committees.
Rule 2.5
Disciplinary Counsel.
Rule 3.1
Generally.
Rule 3.2
Service.
Rule 3.3
Discovery and Subpoenas.
Rule 3.4
Threat of Public Harm.
Rule 3.5
Additional Procedure.
Rule 4.1
Criminal Conduct.
Rule 4.2
Discipline by Consent.
Rule 4.3
Probation.
Rule 4.4
Reciprocal Discipline.
Rule 4.5
Reinstatement.
Rule 5.1
Disability Proceedings.
Rule 5.2
Return to Active Status.
Rule 6.1
Records.
Rule 6.2
Information Distribution.
Rule 6.3
Notice of Status - Noncompliance.
Rule 6.4
Professional Trusteeships.
Rule 6.5
Privilege and Immunity.
Rule 6.6
Diversion from Discipline.
Rule 6.7
[Deleted].
Rule 6.8
Title and Citation.