Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024
Section 1020.3 - Duties and authority of attorney grievance committeesAttorney grievance committees in the Fourth Judicial Department shall:
(a) consider and investigate all matters involving allegations of professional misconduct by any person or firm covered by section 1240.1 of this Title;(b) supervise staff attorneys in the performance of their duties before the committee;(c) appoint sub-committees to assist in investigations when necessary and appropriate;(d) authorize the chief attorney to commence a proceeding in the Appellate Division when the public interest requires prompt action or when such proceeding is otherwise permitted under law or the rules of the court; and(e) maintain and provide to the Appellate Division statistical reports, in a form approved by the court, summarizing the processing and disposition of all matters before the committee. N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 22 § 1020.3