Evaluation and Disposition

When the ODC obtains all necessary facts, an evaluation is made as to whether there is sufficient evidence to support a finding of a Rule violation. The investigation will result in one of the following dispositions:

Dismissal of the complaint, meaning there is inadequate evidence to support a clear finding of misconduct.
Imposition of a private admonition by ODC, the least severe form of discipline. Although confidential, the admonition remains on the lawyer’s record and can be considered should the lawyer violate the Rules again.
Commencement of formal disciplinary proceedings, required whenever discipline more serious than an admonition is believed necessary.

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