EFFECTIVECaliforniaApr 1, 2022✓ Human reviewed

BAR disciplinary guidelines amendments took effect

BAR adopted amendments to its disciplinary guidelines and terms of probation under section 3395.4. The approved guidelines took effect April 1, 2022.

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When evaluating a BAR citation, disciplinary matter or probation term, use the current approved disciplinary guidelines rather than an older edition.

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