Upon receiving the report mentioned in section 27-14-05, the supreme court may order and direct the state bar board to file accusations and begin proceedings for the disbarment, suspension, or other discipline of the accused attorney in accordance with the procedure provided in this chapter, or such other procedure as the court may prescribe. If an order is made directing the bar board to begin such proceedings, it then is the duty of such board to comply therewith and to select and designate an attorney to prosecute the proceeding or to conduct the prosecution by its own members.

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Terms Used In North Dakota Code 27-14-06

  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49