Colorado

Civil Procedure

Civil Procedure

Rule 209.1 – Request for Hearing

(1) If the applicant chooses to contest the inquiry panel’s finding that the applicant does not possess the character and fitness necessary to practice law in Colorado, the applicant must file a written request for a hearing. The inquiry panel findings shall be defended by the Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel, acting on behalf of the People of the State of Colorado. All cases shall be styled: In the Matter of Applicant.

(a) Contents. The written request for a hearing must set forth the applicant’s response to each of the specified matters in the inquiry panel finding, and set forth the factual basis for the applicant’s position that he or she possesses the character and fitness necessary to practice law in Colorado. The inquiry panel findings must be attached as an appendix to the request.
(b) Deadline. The written request for a hearing must be filed with the Office of Attorney Admissions and the Office of the Presiding Disciplinary Judge within twenty-eight days after service of the notice pursuant to C.R.C.P. 208.5(1)(c). Failure to file a timely request shall constitute an acceptance of the inquiry panel’s findings.
(c) Withdrawal of Request. If an applicant files a written request for a hearing but voluntarily withdraws the request before the hearing, the inquiry panel’s findings shall be the Character and Fitness Committee’s final recommendation and shall be filed with the Supreme Court.

C.R.C.P. 209.1

Source: Entire rule added and effective September 1, 2014.