R. Discip. Brd. 27

As amended through September 30, 2024
Rule 27 - PUBLIC REPRIMAND
(a) Significance. A Public Reprimand signifies that misconduct has been found, and that while the matter does not warrant the filing of a report with the Supreme Court, the misconduct is too serious to be addressed by a Private Informal Admonition or a Private Reprimand, and requires public notice.
(b)Board Decision; Parties' Rights. If the Board determines that a proceeding should be concluded by Public Reprimand, the Board Chairperson shall notify the Parties. The Parties shall have ten days from receipt of the Board's notice to reject the Public Reprimand. A Public Reprimand is complete upon its imposition on the Respondent in the presence of the Board. The Respondent shall receive a copy of the text of the Public Reprimand.
(i) If neither Party rejects the Public Reprimand within ten days, the Board Chairperson shall notify the Respondent of the date and time to appear for the imposition of the Public Reprimand.
(ii) If the Respondent fails to appear for the Public Reprimand without good cause, the Board may reconsider the Respondent's discipline.
(iii) If either Party rejects the Public Reprimand or the Respondent fails to appear without good cause, the Board shall file a report with the Supreme Court.
(c) Effect of Stipulation. By stipulating to a Public Reprimand, the Parties have consented to its imposition.
(d) Public Order of Discipline. Following the imposition of a Public Reprimand, a Public Order of Discipline shall be issued and filed in the Record of Formal Disciplinary Proceeding.
(e) Notice to Complainant. If a Public Reprimand is imposed, Counsel shall furnish the Complainant with a copy of the Board's Public Order of Discipline, but not the text of the Public Reprimand.
(f) Public Notice. Counsel shall issue a press release regarding the matter.

R. Discip. Brd. 27