The purpose of the lawyer assistance program is to: (1) protect the public by assisting lawyers and judges who are professionally impaired by reason of substance abuse, addiction, or debilitating mental condition; (2) assist impaired lawyers and judges in recovery; and (3) educate lawyers and judges concerning the causes of and remedies for such impairment.
History Note: Authority G.S. 84-22; 84-23;
Readopted Eff. December 8, 1994;
Amended Eff. February 3, 2000.
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