Md. R. Att'y 19-714

As amended through November 13, 2024

Rule 19-714 - Action by Bar Counsel upon Completion of Investigation

Upon completion of an investigation, Bar Counsel shall:

(a) recommend to the Commission dismissal of the complaint or termination of the proceeding without disciplinary or remedial action, with or without a letter of cautionary advice or a letter of admonition, in accordance with Rule 19-715;

(b) recommend to the Commission approval of a Conditional Diversion Agreement in accordance with Rule 19-716;

(c) recommend to the Commission a reprimand in accordance with Rule 19-717;

(d) recommend to the Commission that the attorney be placed on permanent retired status in accordance with Rule 19-717.1;

(e) file with the Commission a Statement of Charges in accordance with Rule 19-718; or

(f) recommend to the Commission the immediate filing of a Petition for Disciplinary or Remedial Action, with or without collateral remedial proceedings, in accordance with Rules 19-737, 19-738, 19-739, or 19-741.

Md. R. Att'y 19-714

This Rule is derived in part from former Rule 16-734(2016) and is in part new.

Adopted June 6, 2016, eff. 7/1/2016; amended July 8, 2021, eff. 10/1/2021.