Ky. R. Sup. Ct. 3.455

As amended through June 8, 2024
Rule SCR 3.455 - Subpoena power

Upon application by the Office of Bar Counsel or a claimant, or upon the initiation of the Trustees of the Client's Security Fund, the Director may issue a subpoena to any person or legal entity to appear before it and to produce to the Trustees any evidence deemed by the Trustees to be material to the investigation of a claim for compensation being considered under the Client's Security Fund Plan of the Association. The Director shall mail a copy of the application to the person or legal entity to be subpoenaed, to the claimant, the Office of Bar Counsel, and to the attorney against whom the claim is made, each of whom shall have twenty (20) days from the date of the application to file an objection. If no objection is made, or a timely objection is overruled by the Chair of the Trustees the Director shall issue the subpoena. The subpoenaed party shall appear or produce the documents, whichever is directed by the subpoena. Any such documents will be produced to the Clients' Security Fund Trustees by delivery to the Office of Bar Counsel, which shall provide copies to the claimant and the attorney against whom the claim is made.

Ky. R. Sup. Ct. SCR 3.455

Amended by Order 2005-10, eff. 1/1/2006; prior amendment eff. 10/1/1998 (Order 98-1); adopted by Order 84-2, eff. 7/1/1984