Rule 9 Allegations
Rule Text
(a) Filing. An allegation concerning the violation of these rules must be filed with the Committee. If an allegation is mistakenly submitted to the Superior Court, Supreme Court, or the Bar Association, the recipient must promptly forward the allegation to the Committee.
(b) Review.
(1) Non-Committee Allegation. The Committee must review an allegation not made by the Committee and determine if the allegation warrants initiating an investigation pursuant to Rule 10(a)(1).
(2) Committee Allegation. The Committee can appoint an investigator if an allegation has not been filed. If the Committee acts without an allegation, the Committee must state the basis for the investigation.
(c) Notice. After voting to initiate an investigation, the Committee must notify the Chief Justice. The notice must state: (1) the respondent’s name; (2) the date the Committee voted to investigate; and (3) the case number assigned to the investigation within the Committee.