Chapter 5. Offer and Compromise Program

Title 3. Programs and Services
Division 5. Providers of Programs and Services 
Chapter 5. Offer and Compromise Program 
Rule 3.1000

(A) The State Bar finds there is good cause for the establishment of a one-time Offer and Compromise Program to settle overdue debt owed to the State Bar in order to afford licensees financial relief and to increase State Bar revenue.
 

(B) Notwithstanding any other relevant State Bar Rule or State Bar Rule of Procedure, the State Bar may reduce and/or waive any overdue discipline costs owed pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 6086.10, monetary sanctions owed pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 6086.13, and/or Client Security Fund reimbursement amounts, including interest and processing costs owed pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 6140.5, assessed against a licensee, including disbarred or resigned, on or before January 1, 2025, through an Offer and Compromise Settlement Program.
 

(C) Criteria and implementation of the Office and Compromise Program shall be established pursuant to Guidelines authorized by the executive director or their designee.
 

(D) This Program will not apply to any State Bar debt accrued after January 1, 2025.
 

Rule 3.1000 adopted effective November 14, 2024