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As amended through October 31, 2024
Section 8 - Recommendations on Character and Fitness
A.Form of Favorable Recommendations. The Chairman of the Committee shall certify to the Board the name of each applicant whose application has been approved by the Committee on Character and Fitness. The Chairman of the Committee shall simultaneously therewith return to the Bar Admissions Administrator all materials relating to the application.
B.Form of Unfavorable Recommendations. In the case of an application which the Committee disapproves for admission to the Bar, the Chairman shall file with the Board a complete report setting forth the grounds and evidentiary basis for disapproval and attaching thereto all materials relating to the application.
C.Board Action. The Board, after receiving the recommendations of the Committee on Character and Fitness, shall enter an order approving or denying the application. In making its decision, the Board may make such additional investigation as it deems appropriate. The Bar Admissions Administrator shall notify the applicant of the Board's decision. Denial of an application for registration as a law student shall constitute notice to the applicant that any subsequent application for admission will be denied by the Board on the same grounds.

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Effective 11/1/1991.