§ Rule 12-1.5 Certification

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Rule 12-1.5. Certification

    Permission to Perform Services. Permission for an emeritus attorney to perform services under this chapter shall become effective upon filing with and approval by the clerk of the Supreme Court of Florida of:

    (a) a certification by an approved legal aid organization stating that the emeritus attorney is currently associated with that legal aid organization and that an attorney employed by or participating as a volunteer with that organization will assume the duties of the supervising attorney required hereunder;

    (b) a certificate from the highest court or agency in the state, territory, or district in which the emeritus attorney previously has been licensed to practice law, certifying that the emeritus attorney has fulfilled the requirements of active bar membership and has a clear disciplinary record as required by rule 12-1.2(a)(2); and

    (c) a sworn statement by the emeritus attorney that the emeritus attorney:

        (1) has read and is familiar with the Rules of Professional Conduct as adopted by the Supreme Court of Florida and will abide by the provisions thereof;

        (2) submits to the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Florida for disciplinary purposes, as defined by the Rules of Discipline and by rules 12-1.2(a)(4) and 12-1.7; and

        (3) will neither ask for nor receive compensation of any kind for the legal services authorized hereunder.