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Or. BR 5.6

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Rule 5.6 Evidence of Prior Acts of Misconduct

Title 5: Disciplinary Hearing Procedure

Rule Text

Evidence of prior acts of misconduct on the part of a respondent is admissible in a disciplinary proceeding for such purposes as proof of motive, opportunity, intent, preparation, plan, knowledge, identity, or absence of mistake or accident.

Amendment history: (Rule 5.6 amended by Order dated May 3, 2017, effective January 1, 2018.) (Title of Rule 5.6 amended by Order dated December 26, 2023, effective January 1, 2024.)

Rule 5.6 Evidence of Prior Acts of Misconduct

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