N.H. Admin. Code § Rko 207.08

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024

Section Rko 207.08 - Rejection of Appearances

The ombudsman shall reject an appearance if:

(a) The appearance does not contain the information required by Rko 207.02;

(b) The appearance does not clearly and accurately identify the person, organization, or other entity which the person filing the appearance intends to represent; or

(c) The appearance is filed on behalf of another person; and

(1) The person filing the appearance has in the past been admonished for conduct occurring in another proceeding before the office and:

a. Such conduct was not rectified as of the conclusion of the proceeding in which the person previously appeared; and

b. The appearance filed in the subsequent case is not accompanied by a letter addressed to the ombudsman and copied to all other persons whose appearances are of record which explains what steps will be taken to avoid the situation previously resulting in an admonition;

(2) The person filing the appearance has in the past been subject to sanctions for conduct occurring in an official proceeding before another agency or branch of government while that person was serving as a representative; and

a. Such sanctions have not been fulfilled; and

b. The appearance is not accompanied by a letter addressed to the ombudsman and copied to all other persons whose appearances are of record which explains what steps will be taken to avoid the situation previously resulting in a sanction; or

(3) The person filing the appearance is an attorney who is presently disbarred or suspended from practice in any jurisdiction.

N.H. Admin. Code § Rko 207.08

Derived from Number 19, Filed May 9, 2024, Proposed by #13921, Effective 5/20/2024.