Rule 8 Sanctions
Rule Text
Failure to Cure Noncompliance. If an attorney does not cure the noncompliance by June 15, the Bar President shall by July 15 file a petition to suspend with the Commonwealth Supreme Court. The petition shall list all attorneys who failed to timely cure their noncompliance and be supported by a declaration that a notice of delinquency was sent as provided in Rule 7(c)(2). The filing fee shall be waived for this petition. Suspension. The Supreme Court may suspend the attorney after receiving the petition for suspension from the Bar President. Reinstatement. Any order for suspension shall provide for reinstatement upon completion by the suspended attorney of the required hours as proven upon the attorney's petition for reinstatement, complete payment of all fees as indicated above, and any other requirements the Supreme Court deems appropriate, including, but not limited to, payment of the Court’s and Bar Association’s related costs. The petition for reinstatement shall be filed with the Commonwealth Supreme Court, with a copy provided to the CNMI Bar Association.