The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) in Helena, MT is an integral part of the lawyer regulation system established by the Montana Supreme Court. Under the direct supervision of the Court, ODC investigates and prosecutes grievances against lawyers, while the Commission on Practice (COP) hears and decides complaints, making recommendations for discipline when necessary.
With a team of nine lawyers and five non-lawyers on the COP, ODC has the authority to investigate matters involving possible misconduct or disability, prosecute disciplinary and disability proceedings, handle overdraft notifications of escrow accounts, and process petitions for reinstatement. Operating within the framework of the Montana Rules of Professional Conduct, ODC ensures the ethical conduct of attorneys and upholds the standards of the legal profession.
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