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CA Bus & Prof Code § 6091.1 (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 6091.1.

6091.1.  (a) The Legislature finds that overdrafts and misappropriations from attorney trust accounts are serious problems, and determines that it is in the public interest to ensure prompt detection and investigation of instances involving overdrafts and misappropriations from attorney trust accounts.A financial institution, including any branch, which is a depository for attorney trust accounts under subdivision (a) or (b) of Section 6211, shall report to the State Bar in the event any properly payable instrument is presented against an attorney trust account containing insufficient funds, irrespective of whether or not the instrument is honored.(b) All reports made by the financial institution shall be in the following format:(1) In the case of a dishonored instrument, the report shall be identical to the overdraft notice customarily forwarded to the depositor, and shall include a copy of the dishonored instrument, if such a copy is normally provided to depositors.(2) In the case of instruments that are presented against insufficient funds but which instruments are honored, the report shall identify the financial institution, the attorney or law firm, the account number, the date of presentation for payment, and the date paid, as well as the amount of overdraft created thereby. These reports shall be made simultaneously with, and within the time provided by law for notice of dishonor, if any. If an instrument presented against insufficient funds is honored, then the report shall be made within five banking days of the date of presentation for payment against insufficient funds.(c) Every attorney practicing or admitted to practice in this state shall, as a condition thereof, be conclusively deemed to have consented to the reporting and production requirements of this section.(d) Nothing in this section shall preclude a financial institution from charging an attorney or law firm for the reasonable cost of producing the reports and records required by subdivisions (a) and (b).(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1159, Sec. 21.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6091.2 (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 6091.2.

6091.2.  As used in Section 6091.1:(a) “Financial institution” means a bank, savings and loan, or other financial institution serving as a depository for attorney trust accounts under subdivision (a) or (b) of Section 6211.(b) “Properly payable” means an instrument that, if presented in the normal course of business, is in a form requiring payment under the laws of this state.(c) “Notice of dishonor” means the notice that a financial institution is required to give, under the laws of this state, upon presentation of an instrument that the institution dishonors.(Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 422, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2008.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6092 (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 6092.

6092.  The State Bar may engage the services of consultants and an unpaid volunteer peer review committee and undertake any other steps that may be appropriate for devising methods for determining and improving attorney competence.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 659, Sec. 80. (AB 3249) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6092.5 (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 6092.5.

6092.5.  In addition to any other duties specified by law, the State Bar shall do all of the following:(a) Promptly notify the complainant of the disposition of each matter.(b) Notify all of the following of a lawyer’s involuntary enrollment as an inactive licensee and termination of that enrollment, or any suspension or disbarment, and the reinstatement to active license of a suspended or disbarred attorney:(1) The presiding judge of the superior court in the county where the attorney most recently maintained an office for the practice of law, with a request that the judge notify the courts and judges in the county.(2) The local bar association, if there is one, in the county or area where the attorney most recently maintained an office for the practice of law.(3) The appropriate disciplinary authority in any other jurisdiction where the attorney is admitted to practice.(c) Upon receipt of the certified copy of the record of conviction of a lawyer, as provided by subdivision (c) of Section 6101, promptly forward a certified copy of the judgment of conviction to the disciplinary agency in each jurisdiction in which the lawyer is admitted.(d) Maintain permanent records of discipline and other matters within its jurisdiction, and compile statistics to aid in the administration of the system, including, but not limited to, a single log of all complaints received, investigative files, statistical summaries of docket processing and case dispositions, transcripts of all proceedings which have been transcribed, and other records as the State Bar or court require to be maintained.(e) Expunge records of the State Bar as directed by the California Supreme Court.(f) Pursuant to directions from the California Supreme Court, undertake whatever investigations are assigned to it.(g) Provide information to prospective complainants regarding the nature and procedures of the disciplinary system, the criteria for prosecution of disciplinary complaints, the client security fund, and fee arbitration procedures.(h) Inform the public, local bar associations and other organizations, and any other interested parties about the work of the State Bar and the right of all persons to make a complaint.(i) Make agreements with respondents in lieu of disciplinary proceedings, regarding conditions of practice, further legal education, or other matters. These agreements may be used by the State Bar in any subsequent proceeding involving the lawyer.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 659, Sec. 81. (AB 3249) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6093 (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 6093.

6093.  (a) Whenever probation is imposed by the State Bar Court or the Office of Trial Counsel with the agreement of the respondent, any conditions may be imposed which will reasonably serve the purposes of the probation.(b) Violation of a condition of probation constitutes cause for revocation of any probation then pending, and may constitute cause for discipline.(c) Proceedings to revoke probation shall be expedited. The standard of proof is the preponderance of the evidence.(Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1159, Sec. 23.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6093.5 (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 6093.5.

6093.5.  Upon request, the State Bar shall notify a complainant of the status of his or her complaint and shall provide him or her with a written summary of any response by the attorney to his or her complaint if the response was the basis for dismissal of the complaint. A complainant shall be notified in writing of the disposition of his or her complaint, and of the reasons for the disposition.Receipt of a written complaint shall be acknowledged by the State Bar within two weeks of its receipt.A complainant may also designate another person as his or her agent to receive copies of the information to which he or she is entitled pursuant to this section. This is in addition to any designation by a complainant of one of his or her elected representatives to receive the information.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 659, Sec. 82. (AB 3249) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6094 (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 6094.

6094.  (a) Communications to the State Bar relating to lawyer misconduct or disability or competence, or any communication related to an investigation or proceeding and testimony given in the proceeding are privileged, and no lawsuit predicated thereon may be instituted against any person. The State Bar and officers and employees are subject to the rules governing liability of public entities, officers, and employees specified in Division 3.6 (commencing with Section 810) of Title 1 of the Government Code.Nothing in this subdivision limits or alters the privileges accorded communications to the State Bar or testimony given in investigations or proceedings conducted by it or the immunities accorded complainants, informants, witnesses, the State Bar, its officers, and employees as existed prior to the enactment of this section. This subdivision does not constitute a change in, but is cumulative with the existing law.(b) Upon application by the State Bar and notice to the appropriate prosecuting authority, the superior court may grant immunity from criminal prosecution to a witness in any State Bar proceeding.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 659, Sec. 83. (AB 3249) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6095 (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 6095.

6095.  (a) The State Bar shall annually hold at least two public hearings, one in southern California and one in northern California, to hear proposals on bar disciplinary procedures, attorney competency, and admissions procedures.(b) To the extent the information is known to the State Bar, it shall report annually to the Assembly and Senate Judiciary Committees concerning the judicial or disciplinary disposition of all criminal or disciplinary proceedings involving the allegation of the commission of a felony by an attorney.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 659, Sec. 85. (AB 3249) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6100 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 4 - Attorneys|ARTICLE 6 - Disciplinary Authority of the Courts|Section 6100.

6100.  For any of the causes provided in this article, arising after an attorney’s admission to practice, he or she may be disbarred or suspended by the Supreme Court. Nothing in this article limits the inherent power of the Supreme Court to discipline, including to summarily disbar, any attorney.(Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 453, Sec. 14.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6101 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 4 - Attorneys|ARTICLE 6 - Disciplinary Authority of the Courts|Section 6101.

6101.  (a) Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, involving moral turpitude, constitutes a cause for disbarment or suspension.In any proceeding, whether under this article or otherwise, to disbar or suspend an attorney on account of that conviction, the record of conviction shall be conclusive evidence of guilt of the crime of which they have been convicted.(b) The district attorney, city attorney, or other prosecuting agency shall notify the State Bar of California’s Office of Chief Trial Counsel of the pendency of an action against an attorney charging a felony or misdemeanor immediately upon obtaining information that the defendant is an attorney. The notice shall identify the attorney and describe the crimes charged and the alleged facts. The prosecuting agency shall also notify the clerk of the court in which the action is pending that the defendant is an attorney, and the clerk shall record prominently in the file that the defendant is an attorney.(c) The clerk of the court in which an attorney is convicted of a crime shall, within 48 hours after the conviction, transmit a certified copy of the record of conviction to the Office of Chief Trial Counsel. Within 30 days of receipt, the Office of the Chief Trial Counsel shall transmit the record of any conviction which involves or may involve moral turpitude to the Supreme Court with such other records and information as may be appropriate to establish the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction. The Office of Chief Trial Counsel may procure and transmit the record of conviction to the Supreme Court when the clerk has not done so or when the conviction was had in a court other than a court of this state.(d) The proceedings to disbar or suspend an attorney on account of such a conviction shall be undertaken by the Supreme Court pursuant to the procedure provided in this section and Section 6102, upon the receipt of the certified copy of the record of conviction.(e) A plea or verdict of guilty, an acceptance of a nolo contendere plea, or a conviction after a plea of nolo contendere is deemed to be a conviction within the meaning of those sections.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 698, Sec. 10. (SB 176) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6103 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 4 - Attorneys|ARTICLE 6 - Disciplinary Authority of the Courts|Section 6103.

6103.  A wilful disobedience or violation of an order of the court requiring him to do or forbear an act connected with or in the course of his profession, which he ought in good faith to do or forbear, and any violation of the oath taken by him, or of his duties as such attorney, constitute causes for disbarment or suspension.(Added by Stats. 1939, Ch. 34.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6103.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 4 - Attorneys|ARTICLE 6 - Disciplinary Authority of the Courts|Section 6103.5.

6103.5.  (a) A licensee of the State Bar shall promptly communicate to the licensee’s client all amounts, terms, and conditions of any written offer of settlement made by or on behalf of an opposing party. As used in this section, “client” includes any person employing the licensee of the State Bar who possesses the authority to accept an offer of settlement, or in a class action, who is a representative of the class.(b) Any written offer of settlement or any required communication of a settlement offer, as described in subdivision (a), shall be discoverable by either party in any action in which the existence or communication of the offer of settlement is an issue before the trier of fact.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 659, Sec. 87. (AB 3249) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6103.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 4 - Attorneys|ARTICLE 6 - Disciplinary Authority of the Courts|Section 6103.6.

6103.6.  Violation of Section 15687 of the Probate Code, or of Part 3.5 (commencing with Section 21350) or Part 3.7 (commencing with Section 21360) of Division 11 of the Probate Code, shall be grounds for discipline, if the attorney knew or should have known of the facts leading to the violation. This section shall only apply to violations that occur on or after January 1, 1994.(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 620, Sec. 1. (SB 105) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6103.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 4 - Attorneys|ARTICLE 6 - Disciplinary Authority of the Courts|Section 6103.7.

6103.7.  It is cause for suspension, disbarment, or other discipline for any licensee of the State Bar to report suspected immigration status or threaten to report suspected immigration status of a witness or party to a civil or administrative action or his or her family member to a federal, state, or local agency because the witness or party exercises or has exercised a right related to his or her employment or hiring of residential real property, broadly interpreted. As used in this section, “family member” means a spouse, parent, sibling, child, uncle, aunt, niece, nephew, cousin, grandparent, or grandchild related by blood, adoption, marriage, or domestic partnership.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 659, Sec. 88. (AB 3249) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6104 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 4 - Attorneys|ARTICLE 6 - Disciplinary Authority of the Courts|Section 6104.

6104.  Corruptly or wilfully and without authority appearing as attorney for a party to an action or proceeding constitutes a cause for disbarment or suspension.(Added by Stats. 1939, Ch. 34.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6105 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 4 - Attorneys|ARTICLE 6 - Disciplinary Authority of the Courts|Section 6105.

6105.  Lending his name to be used as attorney by another person who is not an attorney constitutes a cause for disbarment or suspension.(Added by Stats. 1939, Ch. 34.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6106 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 4 - Attorneys|ARTICLE 6 - Disciplinary Authority of the Courts|Section 6106.

6106.  The commission of any act involving moral turpitude, dishonesty or corruption, whether the act is committed in the course of his relations as an attorney or otherwise, and whether the act is a felony or misdemeanor or not, constitutes a cause for disbarment or suspension.If the act constitutes a felony or misdemeanor, conviction thereof in a criminal proceeding is not a condition precedent to disbarment or suspension from practice therefor.(Added by Stats. 1939, Ch. 34.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6106.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 4 - Attorneys|ARTICLE 6 - Disciplinary Authority of the Courts|Section 6106.1.

6106.1.  Advocating the overthrow of the Government of the United States or of this State by force, violence, or other unconstitutional means, constitutes a cause for disbarment or suspension.(Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 179.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6106.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 4 - Attorneys|ARTICLE 6 - Disciplinary Authority of the Courts|Section 6106.2.

6106.2.  (a) It shall constitute cause for the imposition of discipline of an attorney within the meaning of this chapter for an attorney to engage in any conduct in violation of Section 55.3, subdivision (b) or (c) of Section 55.31, or paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) or subdivision (b) of Section 55.32 of the Civil Code.(b) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2016.(Repealed (in Sec. 1) and added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 383, Sec. 2. (SB 1186) Effective September 19, 2012. Section operative January 1, 2016, by its own provisions.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6106.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 4 - Attorneys|ARTICLE 6 - Disciplinary Authority of the Courts|Section 6106.3.

6106.3.  (a) It shall constitute cause for the imposition of discipline of an attorney within the meaning of this chapter for an attorney to engage in any conduct in violation of Section 2944.6 of the Civil Code.(b) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2017.(Amended (as added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 630, Sec. 2) by Stats. 2012, Ch. 563, Sec. 2. (SB 980) Effective January 1, 2013. Section operative January 1, 2017, by its own provisions.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6106.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 4 - Attorneys|ARTICLE 6 - Disciplinary Authority of the Courts|Section 6106.5.

6106.5.  It shall constitute cause for disbarment or suspension for an attorney to engage in any conduct prohibited under Section 1871.4 of the Insurance Code or Section 550 of the Penal Code.(Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 867, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6106.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 4 - Attorneys|ARTICLE 6 - Disciplinary Authority of the Courts|Section 6106.6.

6106.6.  The State Bar shall investigate any licensee against whom an information or indictment has been filed that alleges a violation of Section 550 of the Penal Code or Section 1871.4 of the Insurance Code, if the district attorney does not otherwise object to initiating an investigation.(Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 867, Sec. 11. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6106.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 4 - Attorneys|ARTICLE 6 - Disciplinary Authority of the Courts|Section 6106.7.

6106.7.  It shall constitute cause for the imposition of discipline of an attorney within the meaning of this chapter for an attorney to violate any provision of the Miller-Ayala Athlete Agents Act (Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 18895) of Division 8), or to violate any provision of Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1500) of Part 6 of Division 2 of the Labor Code, prior to January 1, 1997, or to violate any provision of the law of any other state regulating athlete agents.(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 858, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1997.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6106.8 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 4 - Attorneys|ARTICLE 6 - Disciplinary Authority of the Courts|Section 6106.8.

6106.8.  (a) The Legislature hereby finds and declares that there is no rule that governs propriety of sexual relationships between lawyers and clients. The Legislature further finds and declares that it is difficult to separate sound judgment from emotion or bias which may result from sexual involvement between a lawyer and his or her client during the period that an attorney-client relationship exists, and that emotional detachment is essential to the lawyer’s ability to render competent legal services. Therefore, in order to ensure that a lawyer acts in the best interest of his or her client, a rule of professional conduct governing sexual relations between attorneys and their clients shall be adopted. (b) With the approval of the Supreme Court, the State Bar shall adopt a rule of professional conduct governing sexual relations between attorneys and their clients in cases involving, but not limited to, probate matters and domestic relations, including dissolution proceedings, child custody cases, and settlement proceedings.(c) The State Bar shall submit the proposed rule to the Supreme Court for approval no later than January 1, 1991.(d) Intentional violation of this rule shall constitute a cause for suspension or disbarment.(Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1008, Sec. 1.)