Section 19.1 - Creation and Purpose

As amended through June 11, 2024
Section 19.1 - Creation and Purpose
(a) The State Lawyers Assistance Committee ("SLAC"), created pursuant to ORS 9.568, supervises and assistslawyers whose performance or conduct may impair their ability to practice law or their professional competence. The board may appoint members and public members as it deems appropriate.
(b) SLAC shall receive confidential referrals regarding Oregon lawyers whose practice may be impaired and conduct investigations regarding the referrals.
(c) If SLAC finds that a lawyer's performance or conduct may impair the lawyer's professional competence or ability to practice law, SLAC shall require the lawyer to participate in a remedial program of monitoring, treatment, counseling or training.
(d) SLAC shall supervise referred lawyers referred pursuant to a conditional admission, conditional reinstatement or other disciplinary order.
As amended by 11/19/2022.