Rule 10.1017. Notification to State Bar of attorney misconduct

(a) Notification by justice When notification to the State Bar is required under Business and Professions Code section 6086.7, the senior justice issuing the order or the justice authoring the opinion that triggers the notification requirement under section 6086.7 is responsible for notifying the State Bar. The justice may direct the Clerk to notify the State Bar.

(b) Contents of notice The notice must include the State Bar member’s full name and State Bar number, if known, and a copy of the order or opinion that triggered the notification requirement.

(c) Notification to attorney If notification to the State Bar is made under this rule, the person who notified the State Bar must also inform the attorney who is the subject of the notification that the matter has been referred to the State Bar.