United States Congress These members will qualify for an exemption under Rule 2, but must request the exemption annually in order to remain compliant with the MCLE Rules. Federal Judges and Magistrates Appointment to the federal bench is grounds for an exemption until the member retires or resigns the post. Contact the MCLE Department with information regarding the appointment. Hardship Members who demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Committee that completing the annual requirements would cause an undue hardship due to disability, sickness or other clearly mitigating circumstances may be granted an exemption. The request should be submitted to the MCLE Committee as soon as it is feasible, and must include supporting documentation.
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Financial hardship is not considered grounds for an exemption. The exemption request is located on the back of the MCLE preliminary transcript, which is issued every year on December 1. The exemption must be returned to the MCLE Department no later than January 31 of the following year. A letter stating the reason for the exemption may be sent instead of the form itself. Failure to receive the exemption form does not qualify as an excuse for not filing timely.