.0125 Notice to Complainant

(a) Notice of Public Discipline - If the Grievance Committee finds probable cause and imposes public written discipline, the chairperson of the Grievance Committee will notify the complainant of the action of the committee.

(b) Referral to Disciplinary Commission Hearing - If the Grievance Committee finds probable cause and refers the matter to the commission, the Office of Counsel will advise the complainant that the grievance was considered by the Committee and referred to the commission for hearing.

(c) Notice of Dismissal or Private Resolution - If the Grievance Committee dismisses a grievance, dismisses a grievance with a letter of warning or letter of caution, finds probable cause and imposes a private admonition, or offers the respondent the opportunity to participate in a deferral program, the chairperson of the Grievance Committee will notify the complainant that the grievance was considered by the Committee and has been resolved privately, either by dismissal, deferral, or private action.

History Note: Statutory Authority G.S. 84-23;

Readopted Effective December 8, 1994

Amendments Approved by the Supreme Court: March 7, 1996; September 22, 2016; August 20, 2025