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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 Formal Opinion Interim No. 19-0004 (Client File Release Retention)

The State Bar seeks public comment on Proposed Formal Opinion Interim No. 19-0004 (Client File Release Retention).

Source: State Bar Standing Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct

Deadline: July 10, 2026, 11:59 p.m.

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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

Deadline: July 13, 2026, 11:59 p.m.

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Proposed Amendments to the Rules of Professional Conduct Related to Artificial Intelligence

The State Bar seeks public input on proposed amendments to the Rules of Professional Conduct addressing the use of artificial intelligence.

Source: State Bar Standing Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct 

Deadline: August 6, 2026, 11:59 p.m.

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Proposed California Rules of Court, Rule 9.45.1, to Establish a California Community Justice Worker Program

The State Bar seeks public comment on the California Supreme Court's version of rule 9.45.1 to establish a California community justice worker program.

Source: The Supreme Court ordered public comment through Administrative Order 2026-06-17-01.

Deadline: August 22, 2026, 11:59 p.m.

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