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N.D. Ind. L.R. 83-6.4
Initiating Grievance Proceedings
(a) When the Proceeding Begins. A grievance proceeding begins when:
(1) the court, by order in a pending case, refers an instance of possible
attorney misconduct to the grievance committee; or
(2) someone files a written allegation of attorney misconduct with the clerk
that:
(A) identifies the attorney;
(B) briefly and plainly describes the alleged misconduct at issue; and
(C) is verified.
(b) Clerk’s Duties. The clerk must:
(1) maintain a grievance form for making grievances; and
(2) promptly give each committee member a copy of any grievance.
(c) “Grievance” Defined. “Grievance” means:
(1) a written allegation of attorney misconduct filed with the clerk; or
(2) an order referring an instance of possible attorney misconduct to the
grievance committee.
(d) Allegation to Remain Sealed. A written allegation of attorney misconduct must
be filed under seal and remain sealed until the committee determines that there
is a substantial question of misconduct.
Provenance
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- www.innd.uscourts.gov
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- 2026-09-18
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- fed-district-2026-09-19
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