Rule 5.315 - Immunity And Privileges(a) Communications submitted to the Advisory Committee, the Chief Disciplinary Counsel, the Legal Ethics Counsel, regional disciplinary committees, disciplinary hearing panels, or staff of any of these entities relating to lawyer misconduct or disability are absolutely privileged if submitted in good faith. No lawsuit predicated on such communications may be instituted.(b) All complainants and witnesses are immune from suit for any complaint filed or testimony given under this Rule 5.(c) The Advisory Committee, the Chief Disciplinary Counsel, the Legal Ethics Counsel, regional disciplinary committees, disciplinary hearing panels, trustees appointed pursuant to Rule 5.26, and their staff and representatives are immune from suit for any conduct in the course of their official duties.Mo. R. Gov. Bar Jud. 5.315
Adopted June 20, 1995, eff. 1/1/1996. Amended October 25, 2011, effective 1/1/2012; amended May 31, 2022, eff. 1/1/2023.