Rule 9.1 Title and Citation

This rule simply gives the official name for the state's guidelines on lawyer behavior. The full name is "North Dakota Rules of Professional Conduct," and the short way to reference them in writing is "N.D.R. Prof. Conduct."

This naming rule doesn't set out any actual standards for how lawyers must act. It just makes sure everyone uses the same name and abbreviation when talking about or citing these guidelines, whether in court documents, legal articles, or other official papers.