Rule 3.15 Grounds for institution of formal proceedings

Disciplinary Counsel shall institute formal disciplinary proceedings by filing with the Board a petition under Section 3.16 of these Rules (relating to petition for discipline) in either of the fol- lowing cases:

(a) Pursuant to a referral by the Supreme Court following the conviction of the respondent of a crime.

(b) Pursuant to a determination to institute formal proceedings made under Article III, Rule 6 of the Supreme Court Rules.