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CA Bus & Prof Code § 6086.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 4 - Attorneys|ARTICLE 5 - Disciplinary Authority of the Board of Governors|Section 6086.2.

6086.2.  All State Bar records pertaining to admissions, licensing, and the administration of the program authorized by Article 14 of this chapter shall be available to the Office of Trial Counsel and the Office of Investigations for use in the investigation and prosecution of complaints against licensees of the State Bar, except to the extent that disclosure is prohibited by law.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 659, Sec. 69. (AB 3249) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6086.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 4 - Attorneys|ARTICLE 5 - Disciplinary Authority of the Board of Governors|Section 6086.5.

6086.5.  The board of trustees shall establish a State Bar Court, to act in its place and stead in the determination of disciplinary and reinstatement proceedings and proceedings pursuant to subdivisions (b) and (c) of Section 6007 to the extent provided by rules adopted by the board of trustees pursuant to this chapter. In these proceedings the State Bar Court may exercise the powers and authority vested in the board of trustees by this chapter, including those powers and that authority vested in committees of, or established by, the board, except as limited by rules of the board of trustees within the scope of this chapter.Access to records of the State Bar Court shall be governed by court rules and laws applicable to records of the judiciary and not the California Public Records Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 6250) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code).For the purposes of Sections 6007, 6043, 6049, 6049.2, 6050, 6051, 6052, 6077 (excluding the first sentence), 6078, 6080, 6081, and 6082, “board” includes the State Bar Court.Nothing in this section shall authorize the State Bar Court to adopt rules of professional conduct or rules of procedure.The Executive Committee of the State Bar Court may adopt rules of practice for the conduct of all proceedings within its jurisdiction. These rules may not conflict with the rules of procedure adopted by the board, unless approved by the Supreme Court.(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 422, Sec. 28. (SB 36) Effective January 1, 2018. Superseded on January 1, 2023; see amendment by Stats. 2021, Ch. 615.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6086.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 4 - Attorneys|ARTICLE 5 - Disciplinary Authority of the Board of Governors|Section 6086.5.

6086.5.  (a) The board of trustees shall establish a State Bar Court, to act in its place and stead in the determination of disciplinary and reinstatement proceedings and proceedings pursuant to subdivisions (b) and (c) of Section 6007 to the extent provided by rules adopted by the board of trustees pursuant to this chapter. In these proceedings the State Bar Court may exercise the powers and authority vested in the board of trustees by this chapter, including those powers and that authority vested in committees of, or established by, the board, except as limited by rules of the board of trustees within the scope of this chapter.(b) Access to records of the State Bar Court shall be governed by court rules and laws applicable to records of the judiciary and not the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code).(c) For the purposes of Sections 6007, 6043, 6049, 6049.2, 6050, 6051, 6052, 6077 (excluding the first sentence), 6078, 6080, 6081, and 6082, “board” includes the State Bar Court. (d) (1) Nothing in this section shall authorize the State Bar Court to adopt rules of professional conduct or rules of procedure.(2) The Executive Committee of the State Bar Court may adopt rules of practice for the conduct of all proceedings within its jurisdiction. These rules may not conflict with the rules of procedure adopted by the board, unless approved by the Supreme Court.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 615, Sec. 18. (AB 474) Effective January 1, 2022. Operative January 1, 2023, pursuant to Sec. 463 of Stats. 2021, Ch. 615.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6086.65 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 4 - Attorneys|ARTICLE 5 - Disciplinary Authority of the Board of Governors|Section 6086.65.

6086.65.  (a) There is a Review Department of the State Bar Court, that consists of the Presiding Judge of the State Bar Court and two Review Department judges appointed by the Supreme Court. The judges of the Review Department shall be nominated, appointed, and subject to discipline as provided by subdivision (a) of Section 6079.1, shall be qualified as provided by subdivision (b) of Section 6079.1, and shall be compensated as provided for the presiding judge by subdivision (d) of Section 6079.1. However, the two Review Department judges may be appointed to, and paid as, positions occupying one-half the time and pay of the presiding judge. Candidates shall be rated and screened pursuant to Rule 9.11 of the California Rules of Court or as otherwise directed by the Supreme Court.(b) The Presiding Judge of the State Bar Court shall appoint an Executive Committee of the State Bar Court of no fewer than seven persons, including one person who has never been a licensee of the State Bar or admitted to practice law before any court in the United States. The Executive Committee may adopt rules of practice for the operation of the State Bar Court as provided in Section 6086.5.(c) Any decision or order reviewable by the Review Department and issued by a judge of the State Bar Court appointed pursuant to Section 6079.1 may be reviewed only upon timely request of a party to the proceeding and not on the Review Department’s own motion. The standard to be applied by the Review Department in reviewing a decision, order, or ruling by a hearing judge fully disposing of a proceeding is established in Rule 9.12 of the California Rules of Court, or as otherwise directed by the Supreme Court.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 659, Sec. 70. (AB 3249) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6086.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 4 - Attorneys|ARTICLE 5 - Disciplinary Authority of the Board of Governors|Section 6086.7.

6086.7.  (a) A court shall notify the State Bar of any of the following:(1) A final order of contempt imposed against an attorney that may involve grounds warranting discipline under this chapter. The court entering the final order shall transmit to the State Bar a copy of the relevant minutes, final order, and transcript, if one exists.(2) Whenever a modification or reversal of a judgment in a judicial proceeding is based in whole or in part on the misconduct, incompetent representation, or willful misrepresentation of an attorney.(3) The imposition of any judicial sanctions against an attorney, except sanctions for failure to make discovery or monetary sanctions of less than one thousand dollars ($1,000).(4) The imposition of any civil penalty upon an attorney pursuant to Section 8620 of the Family Code.(5) A violation described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 1424.5 of the Penal Code by a prosecuting attorney, if the court finds that the prosecuting attorney acted in bad faith and the impact of the violation contributed to a guilty verdict, guilty or nolo contendere plea, or, if identified before conclusion of trial, seriously limited the ability of a defendant to present a defense.(b) In the event of a notification made under subdivision (a) the court shall also notify the attorney involved that the matter has been referred to the State Bar.(c) The State Bar shall investigate any matter reported under this section as to the appropriateness of initiating disciplinary action against the attorney.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 467, Sec. 1. (AB 1328) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6086.8 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 4 - Attorneys|ARTICLE 5 - Disciplinary Authority of the Board of Governors|Section 6086.8.

6086.8.  (a) Within 20 days after a judgment by a court of this state that a licensee of the State Bar of California is liable for any damages resulting in a judgment against the attorney in any civil action for fraud, misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, or gross negligence committed in a professional capacity, the court which rendered the judgment shall report that fact in writing to the State Bar of California.(b) Every claim or action for damages against a licensee of the State Bar of California for fraud, misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, or negligence committed in a professional capacity shall be reported to the State Bar of California within 30 days of receipt by the admitted insurer or licensed surplus brokers providing professional liability insurance to that licensee of the State Bar.(c) An attorney who does not possess professional liability insurance shall send a complete written report to the State Bar as to any settlement, judgment, or arbitration award described in subdivision (b), in the manner specified in that subdivision.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 659, Sec. 71. (AB 3249) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6086.10 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 4 - Attorneys|ARTICLE 5 - Disciplinary Authority of the Board of Governors|Section 6086.10.

6086.10.  (a) Any order imposing a public reproval on a licensee of the State Bar shall include a direction that the licensee shall pay costs. In any order imposing discipline, or accepting a resignation with a disciplinary matter pending, the Supreme Court shall include a direction that the licensee shall pay costs. An order imposing costs pursuant to this subdivision is enforceable both as provided in Section 6140.7 and as a money judgment. The State Bar may collect these costs through any means provided by law.(b) The costs required to be imposed pursuant to this section include all of the following:(1) The actual expense incurred by the State Bar for the original and copies of any reporter’s transcript of the State Bar proceedings, and any fee paid for the services of the reporter.(2) All expenses paid by the State Bar which would qualify as taxable costs recoverable in civil proceedings.(3) The charges determined by the State Bar to be “reasonable costs” of investigation, hearing, and review. These amounts shall serve to defray the costs, other than fees for the services of attorneys or experts, of the State Bar in the preparation or hearing of disciplinary proceedings, and costs incurred in the administrative processing of the disciplinary proceeding and in the administration of the Client Security Fund.(c) A licensee may be granted relief, in whole or in part, from an order assessing costs under this section, or may be granted an extension of time to pay these costs, in the discretion of the State Bar, upon grounds of hardship, special circumstances, or other good cause.(d) If an attorney is exonerated of all charges following a formal hearing, the attorney is entitled to reimbursement from the State Bar in an amount determined by the State Bar to be the reasonable expenses, other than fees for attorneys or experts, of preparation for the hearing.(e) In addition to other monetary sanctions as may be ordered by the Supreme Court pursuant to Section 6086.13, costs imposed pursuant to this section are penalties, payable to and for the benefit of the State Bar of California, a public corporation created pursuant to Article VI of the California Constitution, to promote rehabilitation and to protect the public. This subdivision is declaratory of existing law.(Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 360, Sec. 4. (AB 3362) Effective January 1, 2021.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6086.13 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 4 - Attorneys|ARTICLE 5 - Disciplinary Authority of the Board of Governors|Section 6086.13.

6086.13.  (a) Any order of the Supreme Court imposing suspension or disbarment of a licensee of the State Bar, or accepting a resignation with a disciplinary matter pending may include an order that the licensee pay a monetary sanction not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each violation, subject to a total limit of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000).(b) Monetary sanctions collected under subdivision (a) shall be deposited into the Client Security Fund.(c) The State Bar shall, with the approval of the Supreme Court, adopt rules setting forth guidelines for the imposition and collection of monetary sanctions under this section.(d) The authority granted under this section is in addition to the provisions of Section 6086.10 and any other authority to impose costs or monetary sanctions.(e) Monetary sanctions imposed under this section shall not be collected to the extent that the collection would impair the collection of criminal penalties or civil judgments arising out of transactions connected with the discipline of the attorney. In the event monetary sanctions are collected under this section and criminal penalties or civil judgments arising out of transactions connected with the discipline of the attorney are otherwise uncollectible, those penalties or judgments may be reimbursed from the Client Security Fund to the extent of the monetary sanctions collected under this section.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 659, Sec. 73. (AB 3249) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6086.14 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 4 - Attorneys|ARTICLE 5 - Disciplinary Authority of the Board of Governors|Section 6086.14.

6086.14.  (a) The Board of Trustees of the State Bar is authorized to formulate and adopt rules and regulations necessary to establish an alternative dispute resolution discipline mediation program to resolve complaints against attorneys that do not warrant the institution of formal investigation or prosecution. The program should identify sources of client dissatisfaction and provide a mediation process to resolve those complaints or disputes unless the client objects to mediation. The refusal of an attorney to participate in the State Bar’s alternative dispute resolution discipline mediation program established pursuant to this section, or the failure of an attorney to comply with any agreement reached in the State Bar’s alternative dispute resolution discipline mediation program may subject that attorney to discipline. The rules may authorize discipline mediation under this article to proceed under discipline mediation programs sponsored by local bar associations in this state. The rules shall authorize a local bar association to charge a reasonable administrative fee for the purpose of offsetting the costs of maintaining the discipline mediation programs.(b) The board of trustees shall have the authority to formulate and adopt standards and guidelines to implement the alternative dispute resolution discipline mediation program. The standards and guidelines formulated and adopted by the board, as from time to time amended, shall be effective and binding on all licensees, and may encompass any discipline mediation programs sponsored by local bar associations.(c) It is the intent of the Legislature that the authorization of an alternative dispute resolution discipline mediation program not be construed as limiting or altering the powers of the Supreme Court of this state or the State Bar to disbar or discipline licensees of the State Bar. The records relating to the alternative dispute resolution discipline mediation program may be made available in any subsequent disciplinary action pursuant to any rule, standard, or guideline adopted by the Board of Trustees of the State Bar.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 659, Sec. 74. (AB 3249) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6086.16 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 4 - Attorneys|ARTICLE 5 - Disciplinary Authority of the Board of Governors|Section 6086.16.

6086.16.  The State Bar shall report to the Assembly and Senate Committees on Judiciary by January 1, 2005, on the status of its regulatory and disciplinary efforts concerning alleged abuses by private actions brought on behalf of the general public pursuant to Section 17204 of the Unfair Practices Act (Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 17000) of Division 6).(Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 334, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2004.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6087 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 4 - Attorneys|ARTICLE 5 - Disciplinary Authority of the Board of Governors|Section 6087.

6087.  Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as limiting or altering the powers of the Supreme Court of this State to disbar or discipline licensees of the bar as this power existed prior to the enactment of Chapter 34 of the Statutes of 1927, relating to the State Bar of California.Notwithstanding any other law, the Supreme Court may by rule authorize the State Bar to take any action otherwise reserved to the Supreme Court in any matter arising under this chapter or initiated by the Supreme Court; provided, that any such action by the State Bar shall be reviewable by the Supreme Court pursuant to such rules as the Supreme Court may prescribe.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 659, Sec. 76. (AB 3249) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6088 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 4 - Attorneys|ARTICLE 5 - Disciplinary Authority of the Board of Governors|Section 6088.

6088.  The board may provide by rule that alleged facts in a proceeding are admitted upon failure to answer, failure to appear at formal hearing, or failure to deny matters specified in a request for admissions; the party in whose favor the facts are admitted shall not be required to otherwise prove any facts so admitted. However, the rules shall provide a fair opportunity for the party against whom facts are admitted to be relieved of the admission upon a satisfactory showing, made within 30 days of notice that facts are admitted, that (a) the admissions were the result of mistake or excusable neglect, and (b) the admitted facts are actually denied by the party.(Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1114, Sec. 7.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6090.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 4 - Attorneys|ARTICLE 5.5 - Miscellaneous Disciplinary Provisions|Section 6090.5.

6090.5.  (a) It is cause for suspension, disbarment, or other discipline for any licensee, whether acting on their own behalf or on behalf of someone else, whether or not in the context of litigation to solicit, agree, or seek agreement, that:(1) Misconduct or the terms of a settlement of a claim for misconduct shall not be reported to the State Bar.(2) A complainant shall withdraw a disciplinary complaint or shall not cooperate with the investigation or prosecution conducted by the State Bar.(3) The record of any action or proceeding shall be sealed from review by the State Bar.(b) This section applies to all agreements or attempts to seek agreements, irrespective of the commencement or settlement of a civil action.(Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 360, Sec. 5. (AB 3362) Effective January 1, 2021.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6090.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 4 - Attorneys|ARTICLE 5.5 - Miscellaneous Disciplinary Provisions|Section 6090.6.

6090.6.  In a disciplinary proceeding, the State Bar shall have access, on an ex parte basis, to all nonpublic court records relevant to the competence or performance of its licensees, provided that these records shall remain confidential and shall not be disclosed pursuant to any state law, including, but not limited to, the California Public Records Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 6250) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code). This access, for investigation and enforcement purposes, shall not be limited by any court order sealing those records, except a court order authorized by Section 851.6, 851.7, 851.8, or 851.85 of the Penal Code. The State Bar may disclose publicly the nature and content of those records, including sealed records other than those specified immediately above in this section, after notice of intention to disclose all or a part of the records has been given to the parties in the underlying action. A party to the underlying action who would be adversely affected by the disclosure may serve notice on the State Bar within 10 days of receipt of the notice of intention to disclose the records that it opposes the disclosure and will seek a hearing in the court of competent jurisdiction on an expedited basis.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 659, Sec. 79. (AB 3249) Effective January 1, 2019. Superseded on January 1, 2023; see amendment by Stats. 2021, Ch. 615.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6090.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 4 - Attorneys|ARTICLE 5.5 - Miscellaneous Disciplinary Provisions|Section 6090.6.

6090.6.  In a disciplinary proceeding, the State Bar shall have access, on an ex parte basis, to all nonpublic court records relevant to the competence or performance of its licensees, provided that these records shall remain confidential and shall not be disclosed pursuant to any state law, including, but not limited to, the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code). This access, for investigation and enforcement purposes, shall not be limited by any court order sealing those records, except a court order authorized by Section 851.6, 851.7, 851.8, or 851.85 of the Penal Code. The State Bar may disclose publicly the nature and content of those records, including sealed records other than those specified immediately above in this section, after notice of intention to disclose all or a part of the records has been given to the parties in the underlying action. A party to the underlying action who would be adversely affected by the disclosure may serve notice on the State Bar within 10 days of receipt of the notice of intention to disclose the records that it opposes the disclosure and will seek a hearing in the court of competent jurisdiction on an expedited basis.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 615, Sec. 19. (AB 474) Effective January 1, 2022. Operative January 1, 2023, pursuant to Sec. 463 of Stats. 2021, Ch. 615.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6091 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 4 - Attorneys|ARTICLE 5.5 - Miscellaneous Disciplinary Provisions|Section 6091.

6091.  If a client files a complaint with the State Bar alleging that his or her trust fund is being mishandled, the State Bar shall investigate and may require an audit if it determines that circumstances warrant.At the client’s written request, the attorney shall furnish the client with a complete statement of the funds received and disbursed and any charges upon the trust account, within 10 calendar days after receipt of the request. Such requests may not be made more often than once each 30 days unless a client files a complaint with the State Bar and the State Bar determines that more statements are warranted.(Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 475, Sec. 4.)