Kan. R. Rel. Disc. Att. 229

As amended through September 4, 2024
Rule 229 - Costs
(a)Assessment. The Supreme Court may assess costs against a respondent.
(b)Certification. If the Supreme Court assesses costs against the respondent, the disciplinary administrator must certify to the Supreme Court the costs incurred for the following:
(1) an investigation under Rule 209;
(2) a hearing under Rule 222 on the formal complaint; or
(3) a hearing under Rule 227(i) on a motion to revoke probation.
(c)Service. The disciplinary administrator must serve the respondent with a copy of the certificate of costs under subsection (b).
(d)Payment of Costs. Costs assessed against a respondent must be paid to the clerk of the appellate courts no later than 30 days after service of a copy of the certificate of costs or as otherwise ordered by the Supreme Court. Costs received will be deposited in the disciplinary fee fund.
(e)Effect of Failure to Pay Costs. If a respondent fails to pay any costs assessed, the disciplinary administrator may seek the temporary suspension of the attorney's license to practice law under Rule 213.

Kan. R. Rel. Disc. Att. 229

Ad. effective 1/1/2021.