Rule 3.20 Assignment for hearing

(Article III, Rule 6(b) of the Supreme Court Rules)

If there are any issues of fact raised by the pleadings, or if the respondent-attorney requests the opportunity to be heard in mitigation, the matter shall be assigned for hearing by the Board. In addition to those matters so designated by the screening panel in accordance with Section 1.3(i), of these Rules, the Board Chair or the full Board may designate appropriate matters for hearing by a single attorney Board member or a retired judge in accordance with Article III, Rule 4(c) of the Supreme Court Rules. Disciplinary Counsel shall serve notice upon the respondent-attorney, or his/her counsel of record, indicating the date, time, and place of the hearing. Such notice shall be served upon the respondent-attorney, or his/her counsel, at least fif- teen (15) days in advance of the hearing date, and shall advise the respondent-attor- ney that he/she is entitled to be represented by counsel, to summon and cross-exam- ine witnesses, and to present evidence in his/her own behalf.