Pa. Lawyers Fund R.P. 4.1

Upon receipt of the Mandatory Overdraft Report from the Approved

Financial Institution, a letter of inquiry will be sent by the Executive Director to the

attorney/law firm named in the report.

(a) The inquiry letter will request the attorney/law firm to provide a written

explanation as to the circumstances surrounding the referenced item being

presented against insufficient funds.

(b) The written explanation must be signed by an attorney who has signing

authority on the subject account.

(c) The written explanation must include the following statement:

I understand that the statements made herein are made subject

to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 4904 relating to unsworn

falsification to authorities.

(d) The written explanation must also provide the following documents:

(1) copies of the bank statements for the subject account for the three most

recent months, unless the Executive Director determines that additional

months are necessary based upon the particular circumstances involved;

(2) a receipted, dated deposit slip or other documentation confirming

the deposit of funds to correct the shortfall in the subject account,

together with a description of the funds comprising such deposit;

and

(3) any additional documentation that the Executive Director may determine

is necessary to fully investigate the shortfall in the subject account.

(e) The written explanation must be submitted to the Executive Director within ten

business days of the date of the inquiry letter.