Regulation 503 - Sanctions503.1(A) If an Attorney, other than with respect to New Lawyers Training requirements, or a Magistrate or Judge, without Good Cause, is not in Compliance, the Commission shall impose the sanctions contained in Rule X, Section 17(A). (B) The Commission shall impose the following monetary penalty sanctions pursuant to Rule X, Section 17(A)(1) for failure to satisfy the CLE Requirements, including any applicable modifications of those requirements contained in Regulation 305: DEFICIENCY: | RECOMMENDED SANCTION: |
Six hours or less | $75 |
More than six hours but not more than 12 hours | $150 |
More than twelve hours but not more than eighteen hours | $225 |
More than eighteen hours | $300 |
503.2 The sanctions contained in Rule X, Section 17(A) and Regulation 503.1 may be cumulative.503.3 CLE Credit obtained to make up a deficiency for a prior biennial compliance period shall not be applied to satisfy the CLE Requirement for the period in which the Credit is obtained.503.4 If an Attorney, without Good Cause, is not in Compliance with Rule X or these Regulations for failure to timely complete the New Lawyers Training requirements, the Commission shall impose the sanction of suspension as provided in Rule X, Section 17(A)(2). However, if prior to the imposition of the sanction of suspension, the Attorney completes the New Lawyers Training requirements, demonstrates to the Commission Compliance with Rule X and these Regulations, and pays the applicable late compliance fee, the Commission shall not impose the sanction of suspension.Ohio. Gov. Bar. R., reg. 503
Amended July 12, 2022, effective 1/1/2023.