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Ky. Sup. Ct. Order 2025-04
Amending The Supreme Court Rules; SCR 3.130 (1.1) Competence
Supreme Court of Kentucky
2025-04
ORDER
In Re: Amending the Supreme Court Rules
The following amendments to the Supreme Court Rules shall be effective
January 3, 2025:
SCR 3.130(1.1) Competence
New Section 7 of the Commentary to SCR 3.130(1.1) shall read:
[11] Lawyers should be aware that their mental, emotional, and physical well-being may impact their ability to represent clients and, as such, is an
important aspect of maintaining competence to practice law. Confidential
resources supporting lawyer well-being are available through the Kentucky
Lawyer Assistance Program. Other Rules that may be relevant include those
addressing declining or terminating representation, supervisory duties, and
reporting obligations. See Rules 1.16(a)(2), 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, and 5.8.
This order shall be effective upon entry and until further order of this
Court.
Entered this 3rd day of January 2025.
All sitting; all concur.
______________________________
CHIEF JUSTICE
Provenance
- Source
- www.kycourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-30
- Edition
- 2026-09-30
- Content hash
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