COMPLAINTS
§ 87.1. Initiation of investigations.
(a) At direction of Board. Upon the order of the Board (with the concurrence of at least five members of the Board), the Office of Disciplinary Counsel shall promptly undertake and complete an investigation of such conduct of any attorney or attorneys as may be specified in the order.
(b) By the Office of Disciplinary Counsel on its own motion. Except as otherwise provided by § 87.4 (relating to preliminary screening and docketing of complaints) the Office of Disciplinary Counsel shall promptly undertake and complete an investigation of all matters involving alleged violations of the Disciplinary Rules called to its attention by written complaint filed pursuant to § 87.2 (relating to contents of complaint) and may timely undertake and complete an investigation of any other matters otherwise coming to the attention of such Office.
Source The provisions of this § 87.1 amended January 15, 1988, effective January 16, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 241. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (83152) and (42731).
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