The State Bar regularly seeks public input on important policy matters, including proposed amendments to the Rules of Professional Conduct, ethics opinions, and other regulatory issues. These formal comment periods allow you to provide written feedback that becomes part of the public record and helps inform our decision-making process.
Public comment opportunities are listed below. When available, click on “Read full proposal” to find out more about the policy issue. If you would like to provide a comment, click on “Submit comment via online form.” Please note that comments and materials received will, in full, become part of the public record.
If you would like to provide an oral or written comment during a public meeting, find more information on the Request to Comment at a Public Meeting page.
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Proposed Amendments to State Bar Rules Regarding the Procedure for Voluntary Resignations (Amended State Bar Rule 2.45)
The State Bar seeks public comment on proposed amendments to State Bar rules regarding the procedures for voluntary resignations (resignations without disciplinary charges pending).
Proposed Amendments to the State Bar Rules Regarding Computing Deadlines (Amended State Bar Rules 1.22 and 1.23)
The State Bar seeks public comment on proposed amendments to rules 1.22 and 1.23 to clarify the historical practice that if any deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or State Bar holiday, the deadline to act is extended to the next business day. The State Bar further proposes to amend State Bar rule 1.22 to define “Business Day.”
Proposed Amendments to Rules of Procedure of the State Bar, Rules 5.60 and 2502, to Clarify the Definition of Witness
The State Bar seeks public comment on amendments to the rules of procedure governing investigation subpoenas to and depositions of witnesses in disciplinary investigations.
Source: Board of Trustees, sitting as the Regulation and Discipline Committee
