As amended through October 9, 2024
Rule 4-208.2 - Notice of Discipline; Contents; Service(a) The Notice of Discipline shall include:(1) the Rules that the State Disciplinary Board found the respondent violated;(2) the allegations of facts that, if unrebutted, support the finding that such Rules have been violated;(3) the level of public discipline recommended to be imposed;(4) the reasons why such level of discipline is recommended, including matters considered in mitigation and matters considered in aggravation, and such other considerations deemed by the State Disciplinary Board to be relevant to such recommendation;(5) the entire provisions of Rule 4-208.3 relating to rejection of a Notice of Discipline. This may be satisfied by attaching a copy of the Rule to the Notice of Discipline and referencing the same in the notice;(6) a copy of the Memorandum of Grievance or written description pursuant to Bar Rule 4-202(a); and(7) a statement of any prior discipline imposed upon the respondent, including confidential discipline under Rules 4-205 to 4-208 .(b) The Notice of Discipline shall be filed with the Clerk of the Supreme Court of Georgia, and a copy of the Notice of Discipline shall be served upon the respondent pursuant to Rule 4-203.1 .(c) The Office of the General Counsel shall file documents evidencing service with the Clerk of the Supreme Court of Georgia.(d) The level of disciplinary sanction in any Notice of Discipline rejected by the respondent or the Office of the General Counsel shall not be binding on the Special Master, the State Disciplinary Board or the Supreme Court of Georgia in subsequent proceedings in the same matter.Ga. R. Prof. Cond. 4-208.2