Rule 14 Masters
Rule Text
a. Appointment of Masters
The Commission may request the Supreme Court to appoint three qualified persons to act as masters to conduct the hearing on the formal complaint pursuant to these rules.
b. Contents of Report – Recommended Findings
After the conclusion of the hearing before the masters, they shall promptly prepare and transmit to the Commission a report which shall contain a brief statement of the proceedings, their recommended findings of fact and a transcript of the hearing with a copy of the exhibits received during the proceeding. The recommended findings of facts by the masters shall not be binding upon the Commission.
c. Transmittal to Judge and Counsel
The Commission shall promptly mail a copy of the report to the judge and the attorneys of record.
d. Objections to Report of Masters
Within 30 days of the mailing of the report, any party may file objections with the Commission.
e. Appearance Before Commission
If no objections to the report of the masters are filed, the Commission may adopt the recommended findings of the masters. If the Commission proposes to modify or reject the recommended findings or if objections are filed, the Commission shall give the judge and the attorneys of record an opportunity to submit briefs and present oral argument.