Rule 1:22-6. Complaints: Referrals

(a) Referral to Enforcement Agency When the committee concludes from its preliminary investigation or from the failure of an informal conference as provided in R. 1:22-5 that an amicable disposition of any matter within its jurisdiction with the person, persons or entity concerned cannot be effected, it shall, based upon the nature of the complaint, the relief sought, and the facts as then known, refer the matter to the law enforcement or other agency the committee determines is best suited to conduct an investigation and any prosecution of such matter.

(b) Contents of File Upon making a determination that an amicable disposition of a matter cannot be effected, and that the matter should be referred to a particular law enforcement or other agency, the committee shall send such agency the original complaint, response, evidence or other proof, investigative report and, if an informal conference has been conducted, a transcript of such proceedings. The committee shall retain copies of all such documents for its file.

(c) Notice to Complainant Upon referring a matter to a law enforcement or other agency, the secretary shall notify the complainant of such action in writing.