Idaho Bar Comm. R. 505

As amended through November 5, 2024
Rule 505 - Grounds for Sanctions

The following shall constitute misconduct and shall be grounds for imposition of Sanctions:

(a)General. Acts or omissions by a Lawyer, individually or in concert with any other person or persons, which violate the Idaho Rules of Professional Conduct, as amended, or any other ethical canon or requirement adopted by the Supreme Court, whether the acts or omissions occurred in the course of an attorney-client relationship.
(b)Conviction of a Serious Crime. Conviction of a Serious Crime, and/or the failure to report a Conviction as provided in Rule 512(a).
(c)Sanctions Imposed in Another Jurisdiction. Any act or omission that results in a Sanction, as defined in Rule 501(o), which is authorized or approved by any duly authorized Professional Conduct enforcement authority in another jurisdiction.
(d)Violation of Rules and Orders. Violation of any rule or order imposed as a result of review of a Lawyer's Professional Conduct, including a Lawyer's failure to pay restitution, costs or expenses imposed under Rule 506.
(e)Failure to Cooperate with or Respond to Disciplinary Authorities. Failure, without justifiable grounds, to cooperate with or respond to a request from the Supreme Court, the Professional Conduct Board, a Hearing Committee or Bar Counsel.

Id. Bar Comm. R. 505