Northern Mariana Islands Rules of Attorney Discipline and Procedure – 2026
The Northern Mariana Islands Rules of Attorney Discipline and Procedure govern attorney conduct and disciplinary proceedings before the CNMI Supreme Court.
Browse all 22 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
Definitions
Rule 2
Applicability; Statute of Limitations
Rule 3
Grounds for Discipline
Rule 4
Types of Discipline
Rule 5
Confidentiality
Rule 6
Immunity
Rule 7
Committee
Rule 8
Interim Suspension
Rule 9
Allegations
Rule 10
Investigation
Rule 11
Subpoena Power
Rule 12
Prosecuting Counsel
Rule 13
Hearing; Appeal
Rule 14
Abatement or Deferral
Rule 15
Criminal Conviction
Rule 16
Reciprocal Discipline
Rule 17
Disbarred or Suspended Attorney
Rule 18
Resignation by Attorney Under Investigation
Rule 19
Reinstatement
Rule 20
Incompetency; Incapacity
Rule 21
Costs
Rule 22
Suspending Rules