N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 22 § 603.27

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 51, December 18, 2024
Section 603.27 - Random review and audit
(a) Availability of bookkeeping records; random review and audit.

The financial records required to be maintained pursuant to Rule 1.15 of the Rules of Professional Conduct (Part 1200 of this Title [Rule 1.15]), or by any other rule of this Court, shall be made available for inspection, copying and determination of compliance with court rules, to a duly authorized representative of the court pursuant to the issuance, on a randomly selected basis, of a notice or subpoena by the grievance committee.

(b) Confidentiality.

All matters, records and proceedings relating to compliance with Rule 1.15 of the Rules of Professional Conduct (Part 1200 of this Title [Rule 1.15]), and this section, including the selection of an attorney for review hereunder, shall be kept confidential in accordance with applicable law, as and to the extent required of matters relating to professional discipline.

(c) Regulations and procedures for random review and audit.

Prior to the issuance of any notice or subpoena in connection with the random review and audit program established by this section, the grievance committee shall propose regulations and procedures for the proper administration of the program. The court shall approve such of the regulations and procedures of the grievance committee as it may deem appropriate, and only such regulations and procedures as have been approved by the court shall become effective.

(d) Biennial affirmation of compliance.

Any attorney subject to this court's jurisdiction shall execute that portion of the biennial registration statement provided by the Office of Court Administration, affirming that the attorney has read and is in compliance with Rule 1.15 of the Rules of Professional Conduct (Part 1200 of this Title [Rule 1.15]), as jointly adopted by the Appellate Divisions of the Supreme Court, and with this section. The affirmation shall be available at all times to the grievance committee. No affirmation of compliance shall be required from a full-time judge or justice of the Unified Court System of the State of New York, or of a court of any other state, or of a Federal court.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 22 § 603.27