Rule 10.609. Notification to State Bar of attorney misconduct

(a) Notification by judge When notification to the State Bar is required under Business and Professions Code section 6086.7, the judge issuing the order that triggers the notification requirement under section 6086.7 is responsible for notifying the State Bar. The judge may direct court staff 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 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.