Rule 5.6 Disposition of Grievance
Title 5 Grievance Investigations and Disposition
Rule Text
(a) Dismissal. The Chair of the discipline committee or disciplinary counsel with the approval of the chair of the discipline committee may dismiss grievances with or without investigation. On dismissal, the Clerk or disciplinary counsel must notify the grievant of the procedure for review in this rule.
(b) Review of Dismissal. A grievant may request review of dismissal of the grievance by delivering or depositing in the mail a request for review to the Clerk no later than 45 days after the Clerk mails the notice of dismissal. Mailing requires postage prepaid first class mail. If review is requested, the chair of the discipline committee may either reopen the matter for investigation or refer it to the discipline committee.
(c) Report in Other Cases. The Clerk or disciplinary counsel must report to the discipline committee the results of investigations except those dismissed or diverted.
(d) Authority on Review. In reviewing grievances under this rule, the discipline committee may:
(1) affirm the dismissal;
(2) issue an advisory letter under rule 5.7;
(3) issue an admonition under rule 13.5;
(4) order a hearing on the alleged misconduct; or
(5) order further investigation as may appear appropriate.
[Adopted effective January 7, 2016 as an interim rule; Adopted effective October 28, 2025 as a permanent rule.]