Rule 3.3 - Candor Toward the Tribunal(a) An LLP shall not knowingly: (1) make a false statement of material fact or law to a tribunal or fail to correct a false statement of material fact or law previously made to the tribunal by the LLP.(2)fail to disclose to the tribunal legal authority in the controlling jurisdiction known to the LLP to be directly adverse to the position of the client and not disclosed by the opposing party, LLP or counsel; or(3) offer evidence that the LLP knows to be false. If an LLP or the LLP's client has offered material evidence and the LLP comes to know of its falsity, the LLP shall take reasonable remedial measures, including, if necessary, disclosure to the tribunal. An LLP may refuse to offer evidence that the LLP reasonably believes is false.(b) An LLP who represents a client in an adjudicative proceeding and who knows that a person intends to engage, is engaging or has engaged in criminal or fraudulent conduct related to the proceeding shall take reasonable remedial measures, including, if necessary, disclosure to the tribunal.(c) The duties stated in paragraph (a) and (b) continue to the conclusion of the proceeding, and apply even if compliance requires disclosure of information otherwise protected by Rule 1.6.(d) In an ex parte proceeding, an LLP shall inform the tribunal of all material facts known to the LLP that will enable the tribunal to make an informed decision, whether or not the facts are adverse.Colo. Lic. Paraprofe. R. Profe. Cond. 3.3
Amended and Adopted by the Court, En Banc, April 13, 2023, effective 7/1/2023; amended and adopted by the Court, En Banc, effective 11/16/2023.