Admi. Gen. Prov. Griev. Commi. and. Attor. Disci. Board. 34.24

As amended through Septmber 9, 2024
Rule 34.24 - Procedure for reinstatement from suspension of 60 days or fewer

Unless another rule or court order states to the contrary, an attorney whose license to practice law in this state has been suspended for a period not exceeding 60 days may apply for reinstatement subject to the following rules.

(1)Application for reinstatement without hearing. An attorney whose license has been suspended for a period not exceeding 60 days must file an application for reinstatement without hearing with the supreme court clerk, accompanied with a certification from the office of professional regulation that confirms that confirms the following:
a. The attorney has completed all of requirements for reinstatement set forth in the supreme court's suspension order.
b. All costs assessed under Iowa Court Rule 36.24 are paid and the reporting and fee payment requirements of rules 39.17, and 41.10(2) are completed, and the attorney has completed all continuing legal education requirements under chapters 41 and 42 of the Iowa Court Rules.
c. The attorney has complied with the notice requirements of rule 34.23(2).
d. The attorney is not subject to any denial of reinstatement pursuant to rule 34.20(5), 34.21(5), or 34.22(5).
e. The attorney is not subject to any other suspension orders.
f. The attorney has paid a $200 reinstatement from suspension fee.
(2)Objection; hearing. The disciplinary board or Client Security Commission may file and serve within the suspension period an objection to reinstatement of the attorney without hearing.
a. The filing of an objection stays reinstatement until the supreme court orders otherwise.
b. If the disciplinary board or client security commission files an objection, the supreme court will set the matter for hearing and the supreme court clerk must enter written notice in conformance with rule 34.25, except that the court may waive the requirement of a 60-day waiting period prior to the hearing date. If the disciplinary board or the client security commission do not object to reinstatement, the attorney may be reinstated without hearing.

Admi. Gen. Prov. Griev. Commi. and. Attor. Disci. Board. 34.24

Court Order January 26, 2016, effective 4/1/2016; 12/13/2017, effective 1/1/2018; court order December 12, 2023, effective 1/1/2024; court order September 9, 2024, effective 9/9/2024.