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Disciplinary Board Review
Upon completion of a formal disciplinary
hearing, a written report is prepared by the hearing committee for
review by the Disciplinary Board. The Board is composed of fourteen
members (both lawyers and members of the public) who are appointed
by members of the Louisiana Supreme Court. Board members donate
their time on a voluntary basis.
When a hearing committee finds unethical conduct
warranting discipline, the hearing committee’s report and
recommendation are forwarded to and considered by the Board. The
hearing committee cannot itself impose discipline, although the
Board can. When a hearing committee has filed a report recommending
public discipline, oral argument is routinely scheduled before the
Board. The lawyer may appear in person and may be represented by
counsel. No witnesses are permitted at this oral argument and no
testimony is taken. If the Board determines that a suspension, or a
disbarment should be imposed, its written recommendation must be
reviewed by the Louisiana Supreme Court. The Board forwards a copy
of the recommendation to the complaining party and to the lawyer.
The Board can impose a public reprimand upon the
attorney, in which event the case will end there. Like an
admonition, a reprimand remains on the attorney’s record and may be
taken into account should a future Rule violation occur.
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