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W. Va. R. Law. Disciplinary P. 2.6
Confidentiality
The details of complaints filed with or investigations conducted by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel shall be confidential, except that when a complaint has been filed or an investigation has been initiated, the Office of Disciplinary Counsel or the lawyer may release information confirming or denying the existence of a complaint or investigation, explaining the procedural aspects of the complaint or investigation, or defending the right of the lawyer to a fair hearing. Prior to the release of information confirming or denying the existence of a complaint or investigation by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, reasonable notice shall be provided to the lawyer.
History
(Amended by order entered May 6, 1999, effective July 1, 1999.)
Provenance
- Source
- wvodc.org
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-24
- Edition
- 2026-09-24
- Content hash
204946539c96c4f392f95d43e0149ffebe3117ce4b2b31b3e1efe3e446a1fa4f
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