As amended through November 5, 2024
Rule 1007 - Review of Adverse Decision(a) Any certifying entity or individual adversely affected by a decision of the Commissioners may contest the decision by filing a written request for reconsideration with the Commissioners no more than 21 days after delivery of the decision. A written request for reconsideration shall be delivered to the Executive Director of the Idaho State Bar.(b) The Commissioners shall consider any request for reconsideration at its next regularly-scheduled Bar Commission meeting. The Commissioners may require the attendance of witnesses in the consideration of such an appeal, including the appellant. Thereafter, the Commission shall issue written findings of fact and conclusions of law, which shall:(1) Affirm its previous decision;(2) Reverse its previous decision; or(3) Require further investigation of the matter.(c) Any certifying entity or individual adversely affected after a request for reconsideration may request review in the Idaho Supreme Court by filing an objection no later than 21 days after delivery of the adverse decision on the request for reconsideration.(d) Said objection shall be reviewable by the Supreme Court only if it is alleged that through the arbitrary and capricious action of the Commissioners, or that by reason of a substantial failure to comply with the provisions of these rules, an entity or individual was denied approval.(e) Nothing in these rules shall be read to provide for the authority or power of the Commissioners to require a certifying entity to certify an individual lawyer.