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RULE 19-714. ACTION BY BAR COUNSEL UPON COMPLETION OF INVESTIGATION

West's Annotated Code of MarylandMaryland RulesEffective: October 1, 2021

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Maryland Rules
Title 19. Attorneys
Chapter 700. Discipline, Inactive Status, Resignation
Administrative Proceedings [Rules 19-711 to 19-720]
Effective: October 1, 2021
MD Rules Attorneys, Rule 19-714
RULE 19-714. ACTION BY BAR COUNSEL UPON COMPLETION OF INVESTIGATION
Currentness
Upon completion of an investigation, Bar Counsel shall:
(a) recommend to the Commission dismissal of the complaint or termination of the proceeding without disciplinary or remedial action, with or without a letter of cautionary advice or a letter of admonition, in accordance with Rule 19-715;
(b) recommend to the Commission approval of a Conditional Diversion Agreement in accordance with Rule 19-716;
(c) recommend to the Commission a reprimand in accordance with Rule 19-717;
(d) recommend to the Commission that the attorney be placed on permanent retired status in accordance with Rule 19-717.1;
(e) file with the Commission a Statement of Charges in accordance with Rule 19-718; or
(f) recommend to the Commission the immediate filing of a Petition for Disciplinary or Remedial Action, with or without collateral remedial proceedings, in accordance with Rules 19-737, 19-738, 19-739, or 19-741.
Source: This Rule is derived in part from former Rule 16-734 (2016) and is in part new.

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[Adopted June 6, 2016, eff. July 1, 2016. Amended July 9, 2021, eff. Oct. 1, 2021.]
MD R Attorneys, Rule 19-714, MD R ATTORNEYS Rule 19-714
Current with amendments received through June 1, 2023. Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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