Rule 2-31. Powers and Duties of Grievance Counsel

Grievance counsel shall have the following powers and duties:

(1) Upon referral of the complaint to the grievance panel, to confer with and, if possible, meet with the complainants and assist them in understanding the grievance process set forth in these rules and to answer questions complainants may have concerning that process.

(2) To investigate all complaints received by the grievance panel from the statewide bar counsel involving alleged misconduct of an attorney subject to the jurisdiction of the Superior Court.

(3) To assist the grievance panels in carrying out their duties under this chapter.

(4) When determined to be necessary by the Statewide Grievance Committee, to assist reviewing committees of the Statewide Grievance Committee in conducting hearings before said reviewing committees.

(5) If the grievance panel has dismissed the complaint, to assist the complainant in understanding the reasons for the dismissal.

Committee Notes

(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 27E.) (Amended June 24, 2002, to take effect July 1, 2003; May 14, 2003, effective date changed to Oct. 1, 2003; Sept. 30, 2003, effective date changed to Jan. 1, 2004.)