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RULE 18-406. STANDARD OF PROOF

West's Annotated Code of MarylandMaryland Rules

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Maryland Rules
Title 18. Judges and Judicial Appointees
Chapter 400. Judicial Disabilities and Discipline
Division 1. General Provisions [Rules 18-401 to 18-409.1]
MD Rules Judges, Rule 18-406
RULE 18-406. STANDARD OF PROOF
Currentness
The burden shall be on Investigative Counsel to prove charges of sanctionable conduct, impairment, or disability by clear and convincing evidence.
Source: This Rule is based on former Rule 18-407(j) (2018) and ABA Model Rules for Judicial Disciplinary Enforcement, Rule 7.

Credits

[Adopted May 15, 2019, eff. July 1, 2019.]
MD Judges, Rule 18-406, MD R JUDGES Rule 18-406
Current with amendments received through May 1, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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