§ Rule 12-1.7 Discipline

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Rule 12-1.7. Discipline

    In addition to any appropriate proceedings and discipline that may be imposed by the Supreme Court of Florida under the Rules of Discipline or the Rules of Professional Conduct, the emeritus attorney shall be subject to the following disciplinary measures:

    (a) the presiding judge or hearing officer for any matter in which the emeritus attorney has participated may hold the emeritus attorney in civil contempt for any failure to abide by such tribunal's orders; and

    (b) the Supreme Court of Florida or the approved legal aid organization may, at any time, with or without cause, withdraw certification hereunder.