Rule 6 Referrals to the West Virginia Judicial and Lawyer Assistance Program
Rule Text
Lawyer Disciplinary Board, by and through the Office of Lawyer Disciplinary Counsel (ODC), may provide a referral to the West Virginia Judicial and Lawyer Assistance Program (WVJLAP) of any lawyer who is the subject of a disciplinary complaint when there is a reasonable belief that the alleged misconduct of the lawyer is the result of impairment by drugs or alcohol, or by a mental, emotional, or physical condition, including the attendant mental or physical incapacity as a result of advancing years. The Rules set forth herein apply only to: (1) lawyers referred to WVJLAP by ODC as permitted by these Rules; and (2) lawyers who have contacted WVJLAP after receiving notice from ODC of a pending disciplinary complaint but prior to a referral by ODC pursuant to these Rules. (Amended by Order entered December 16, 2024.)