Rule 11 - Recusal of Hearing Committee and Board MembersPursuant to Sections 2(F) and 3(F) of Rule XIX, a hearing committee member or an adjudicative committee member shall recuse him or herself in any matter in which a judge, similarly situated, would be required to recuse. A party seeking to recuse a hearing committee member or an adjudicative committee member shall file a written motion with the disciplinary board stating the grounds for recusal.
1) Recusal of Hearing Committee Members. Motions to recuse hearing committee members shall be filed within ten (10) days of service of the first notice of the hearing committee members assigned to the matter. The chairperson of the adjudicative committee shall decide the motion. The chairperson of the adjudicative committee may rule on the motion or, in his discretion, refer the motion to a hearing committee chairperson for a hearing and recommendation. If a hearing is ordered, the chairperson of the adjudicative committee shall review the recommendation of the hearing committee chairperson and issue a ruling.2) Recusal of Adjudicative Committee Members. Motions to recuse adjudicative committee members shall be filed within ten (10) days of service of notice of oral argument. The chairperson of the adjudicative committee shall decide the motion. The chairperson of the adjudicative committee may hold a hearing in his discretion. If the chairperson of the adjudicative committee is the subject of the motion, the board administrator shall assign the motion to another lawyer member of the adjudicative committee.3) Untimely Motions. If a motion to recuse is not timely filed, untimeliness shall be a factor in deciding whether the motion should be granted.La. R. Sup. Ct. app A r. 11
Amended April 25, 2019, effective 5/15/2019.