Establishes the Circuit Solicitors' Qualifications Commission to investigate and recommend disciplinary actions against circuit solicitors.
The bill creates the Circuit Solicitors' Qualifications Commission to investigate complaints against circuit solicitors and recommend disciplinary actions to the Governor. The commission consists of eight members appointed by the Governor, divided into an investigative panel and a hearing panel. The commission can recommend discipline, removal, or forced involuntary retirement for misconduct, incapacity, or failure to prosecute. The commission must keep certain information confidential and allow public access to others. The commission's work product and deliberations remain confidential.
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