NC · rules
N.C. Jud. Standards Comm'n R. 15
Ex Parte Communications
(a) During Disciplinary or Disability Proceedings. Except as provided
in subsection (b) of this rule, upon the initiation of a disciplinary or disability
proceeding, no member of the Commission shall engage in ex parte communications
with the Respondent, Respondent’s counsel, Commission Counsel, or witness
regarding the facts or merits of the proceeding.
(b) Administrative and Procedural Matters. Commission members
may communicate with the Executive Director, Commission Counsel, and
Commission staff with respect to procedural and administrative matters involved in
a disciplinary or disability proceeding as may be required in these rules.
Upon consent of the Respondent, or the Respondent’s counsel, if any, the Commission
Counsel may also communicate with the presiding Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson
regarding administrative and procedural motions submitted on consent of the parties
during the course of a disciplinary or disability proceeding.
History
History Note. 374 N.C. 960; 386 N.C. 974.
Provenance
- Source
- ncleg.gov; ncbar.gov; nccourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-17
- Edition
- 2026-09-17
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