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Kentucky Rules for Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings

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The procedures for attorney disciplinary proceedings in Kentucky are set forth in Supreme Court Rule 3.140 et seq. 

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SCR 3.140

Appointment of Inquiry Commission

SCR 3.150

Access to disciplinary information

SCR 3.155

Appointment and duties of Bar Counsel

SCR 3.157

Appointment and duties of Disciplinary Clerk

SCR 3.160

Initiation of disciplinary cases

SCR 3.165

Temporary suspension by the Supreme Court

SCR 3.166

Automatic suspension after conviction of a felony

SCR 3.170

Processing disciplinary cases

SCR 3.175

Efficient enforcement; notice of attorney's address

SCR 3.180

Investigations and trials to be prompt; subpoena power

SCR 3.185

Informal admonition procedure

SCR 3.190

Charges; form; by whom and where filed

SCR 3.200

Notice of filing charges; time to answer

SCR 3.210

Processing cases of default, admissions of violations or answers raising only issues of law

SCR 3.225

Appointment of Trial Commission

SCR 3.230

Procedure when answer raises issues of fact

SCR 3.240

Notice of appointment of Trial Commissioner and hearing

SCR 3.260

Joinder and consolidation

SCR 3.285

Motion to reconsider or dismiss a charge

SCR 3.290

Filing and processing of pleadings and other papers

SCR 3.300

Rights of respondent against whom a charge has been filed

SCR 3.320

Procedure where an attorney has been convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony

SCR 3.330

Order of proceedings and burden of proof

SCR 3.340

Introduction and admissibility of evidence, evidence taken in other proceedings

SCR 3.350

Transcript of evidence

SCR 3.360

Trial Commissioner to file report with Disciplinary Clerk

SCR 3.365

Notice of appeal

SCR 3.370

Procedure before the Board and the Court

SCR 3.375

Appointment of non-lawyer members to Board

SCR 3.380

Degrees of discipline

SCR 3.390

Notice to client of suspension or disbarment

SCR 3.395

Appointment of special commissioner to protect clients' interests

SCR 3.400

Rehearing by Trial Commissioner

SCR 3.435

Reciprocal discipline

SCR 3.440

Disposition of case

SCR 3.450

Recovery of costs

SCR 3.455

Subpoena power

SCR 3.460

Unauthorized practices proceeding

SCR 3.470

Attorney aiding unauthorized practice

SCR 3.475

Furnishing legal services pursuant to a pre-paid legal services plan

SCR 3.477

Member's financial interest in plan or group

SCR 3.480

Withdrawal from the association

SCR 3.500

Restoration to membership

SCR 3.505

Character and Fitness Committee; reinstatements

SCR 3.510

Reinstatement in case of disciplinary suspension

SCR 3.530

Advisory opinions — informal and formal

 

 

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