.0617 Consensual Inactive Status

Notwithstanding the provisions of Rule .0616 of this subchapter, the court may enter an order transferring the lawyer to inactive status if the lawyer consents. The order may contain such other terms and provisions as the parties agree to and which are necessary for the protection of the public. A lawyer transferred to inactive status pursuant to this rule may not petition for reinstatement pursuant to Rule .0902 of this subchapter. The lawyer may apply to the court at any time for an order reinstating the lawyer to active status.

History Note: Statutory Authority G.S. 84-23; G.S. 84-28(i)

Readopted Effective December 8, 1994

Amendments Approved by the Supreme Court: February 3, 2000; March 8, 2013