RI · rules
R.I. Disciplinary Bd. R. 3.15
Grounds for institution of formal proceedings
Disciplinary Counsel shall
institute formal disciplinary proceedings by filing with the Board a petition under
Section 3.16 of these Rules (relating to petition for discipline) in either of the following cases:
(a) Pursuant to a referral by the Supreme Court following the conviction of
the respondent of a crime.
(b) Pursuant to a determination to institute formal proceedings made under
Article III, Rule 6 of the Supreme Court Rules.
Provenance
- Source
- courts.ri.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-24
- Edition
- 2026-09-24
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