NJ · rules
N.J. Ct. R. 1:22-5
Complaints: Informal Disposition
(a) Informal Review; Conference. The committee may attempt to arrive at an amicable disposition of any matter within its jurisdiction with the person, persons or entity concerned. At any time during the pendency of a matter before it, the committee may conduct an informal conference with the person, persons or entity that is the subject of a committee inquiry or investigation. At the committee's discretion, an electronic recording or written transcription of the proceeding may be made. No oath shall be administered. A person or entity subject to an informal conference may be represented by counsel.
(b) Disposition. If it appears that the conduct in question involves the unauthorized practice of law, the committee shall endeavor to have the person, persons or entity enter into a written agreement to refrain in the future from such conduct. The informal disposition of matters as provided in this rule is encouraged. If, after a finding by the committee of the unauthorized practice of law, a person or entity declines to enter into a written agreement pursuant to this rule, the committee shall refer the matter to an appropriate law enforcement or other agency in accordance with R. 1:22-6.
History
Note: Source-R.R. 1:12A-5(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f); caption and text of rule deleted, and new caption and paragraphs (a) and (b) adopted June 29, 1990 to be effective September 4, 1990; paragraph (b) amended June 28, 1996 to be effective September 1, 1996.
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