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R.I. Disciplinary Bd. R. 3.20
Assignment for hearing
(Article III, Rule 6(b) of the Supreme Court Rules)
If there are any issues of fact raised by the pleadings, or if the respondent-attorney
requests the opportunity to be heard in mitigation, the matter shall be assigned for
hearing by the Board. In addition to those matters so designated by the screening
panel in accordance with Section 1.3(i), of these Rules, the Board Chair or the full
Board may designate appropriate matters for hearing by a single attorney Board
member or a retired judge in accordance with Article III, Rule 4(c) of the Supreme
Court Rules. Disciplinary Counsel shall serve notice upon the respondent-attorney,
or his/her counsel of record, indicating the date, time, and place of the hearing. Such
notice shall be served upon the respondent-attorney, or his/her counsel, at least fifteen (15) days in advance of the hearing date, and shall advise the respondent-attorney that he/she is entitled to be represented by counsel, to summon and cross-examine witnesses, and to present evidence in his/her own behalf.
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- courts.ri.gov
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- 2026-09-24
- Edition
- 2026-09-24
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