Rule 213 - Temporary Suspension(a)Procedure. On motion of the disciplinary administrator, the Supreme Court for good cause may temporarily suspend a respondent's license to practice law.(b)Good Cause. Good cause under subsection (a) is shown by evidence of the following: (1) the respondent failed to timely file an answer to the formal complaint under Rule 215(b); or(2) the respondent poses a substantial threat of harm to clients, the public, or the administration of justice.(c)Response Required. The respondent must respond to a motion under subsection (a) no later than 14 days after service of a copy of the motion.(d)Appearance May be Required. Before ruling on a motion under subsection (a), the Supreme Court may order the respondent to appear before the Supreme Court or any Supreme Court justice.(e)Ruling. The Supreme Court or any Supreme Court justice may rule on a motion under subsection (a).(f)Disciplinary Board Proceeding. Regardless of the disposition of a motion under subsection (a), the disciplinary board proceeding continues under these rules.Kan. R. Rel. Disc. Att. 213
Previously Rule 214, Am. effective 1/8/1979; Am. effective 1/30/1979; Am. effective 3/1/1988; Am. effective 1/1/2021.