N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 22 § 1240.20

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 1240.20 - Abatement; Effect of Pending Civil or Criminal Matters; Restitution

(a) Any person's refusal to participate in the investigation of a complaint or related proceeding shall not require abatement, deferral or termination of such investigation or proceeding.

(b) The acquittal of a respondent on criminal charges, or a verdict, judgment, settlement or compromise in a civil litigation involving material allegations substantially similar to those at issue in the disciplinary matter, shall not require termination of a disciplinary investigation.

(c) The restitution of funds that were converted or misapplied by a person covered by these Rules shall not bar the commencement or continuation of a disciplinary investigation or proceeding.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 22 § 1240.20

Adopted New York State Register October 12, 2016/Volume XXXVIII, Issue 41, eff.10/1/2016