§ 89.51. Grounds for institution of formal proceedings.
The Office of Disciplinary Counsel shall institute formal disciplinary proceedings by filing with the Board a petition under § 89.52 (relating to petition for discipline) in either of the following cases:
(1) Pursuant to a referral from the Supreme Court under § 91.35(a) (relating to institution of formal proceedings upon conviction of serious crime) following the conviction of the respondent-attorney for a crime. See Chapter 91 Subchapter B (relating to attorneys convicted of crimes).
(2) Pursuant to a determination to institute formal proceedings made under Chapter 87 (relating to investigations and informal proceedings).
The provisions of this § 89.51 amended July 8, 1983, effective July 9, 1983, 13 Pa.B. 2138; amended April 21, 1989, effective April 22, 1989, 19 Pa.B. 1719. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (83163).
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