N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 22 § 691.5

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 51, December 18, 2024

Section 691.5 - Investigation of professional misconduct on the part of an attorney; subpoenas and examination of witnesses under oath

(a) Upon application by the chairman or acting chairman of any such committee, or upon application by counsel to such committee, disclosing that such committee is conducting an investigation of professional misconduct on the part of an attorney, or upon application by an attorney under such investigation, the clerk of this court may issue subpoenas, in the name of the presiding justice, for the attendance of witnesses and the production of books and papers before such committee or such counsel, or any subcommittee thereof designated in such application, at a time and place therein specified.

(b) Any such committee or a subcommittee thereof is empowered to take and cause to be transcribed the evidence of witnesses who may be sworn by any person authorized by law to administer oaths.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 22 § 691.5