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Pa. Disciplinary Bd. R. 89.207
Review and Action in the Supreme Court
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General rule. Enforcement Rule 208(e)(5) provides that the Supreme Court shall review the record, where appropriate consider oral argument, and enter an order. Enforcement Rule 208(d)(2)(iii) provides that review by the Supreme Court shall be de novo and the Court may impose a sanction greater or less than that recommended by the Board.
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Board recommendation of disbarment. Enforcement Rule 208(e)(2) provides that in the event the Board recommends that the matter should be concluded by disbarment, the respondent-attorney may, within 20 days after service of the findings and recommendations of the Board under subsection (e) of this section, submit to the Supreme Court a request to present oral argument.
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Board recommendations other than disbarment. Enforcement Rule 208(e)(3) provides that in the event the Board recommends a sanction less than disbarment, and the Court, after consideration of the recommendation, is of the view that a rule to show cause should be served upon respondent-attorney, why an order of disbarment not be entered, such a rule shall be issued; that a copy of the rule shall be served on Disciplinary Counsel (see § 89.27 (relating to service upon Disciplinary Counsel)); that within 20 days after service of the rule either party may submit to the Supreme Court a response, thereto; that within 10 days after service of a response, the other party may submit to the Supreme Court a reply thereto; and that respondent-attorney in such case shall have the absolute right upon request for oral argument.
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Oral argument. Enforcement Rule 208(e)(4) provides that, except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the respondent-attorney will not be afforded the right of oral argument.
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Service of papers. Enforcement Rule 208(e)(1) provides that service of the findings and recommendations of the Board upon the respondent-attorney shall be governed by Rules 121 and 122 of Title 210 (relating to Pennsylvania Rules of Appellate Procedure). See § 85.12 (relating to filings with the Supreme Court).
Provenance
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- www.padisciplinaryboard.org
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- 2026-09-30
- Edition
- 2026-09-30
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