§ Rule 3-5.4 Publication of Discipline

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Rule 3-5.4. Publication of Discipline

    (a) Nature of Sanctions. All disciplinary sanctions, as defined in rules 3-5.1 and 3-5.2, or their predecessors, of these Rules Regulating The Florida Bar in disciplinary cases opened after March 16, 1990 are public information. Admonishments for minor misconduct entered in disciplinary cases opened on or before March 16, 1990 are confidential.

    (b) Disclosure on Inquiry. All public disciplinary sanctions shall be disclosed upon inquiry.

    (c) Manner of Publication. Unless otherwise directed by the court, and subject to the exceptions set forth below, all public disciplinary sanctions may be published for public information in print or electronic media.

    (d) Limited Exception for Admonishments Issued by the Supreme Court of Florida. All admonishments issued by the court
containing the heading “Not to be Published” shall not be published in the official court reporter and shall not be published in The Florida Bar News.

    “Not to be Published” does not have the same meaning as “confidential.” The Florida Bar may post information regarding specific orders of admonishment on the Bar's website. Further, the Bar may provide information regarding an admonishment upon inquiry.