New York Attorneys Will Have To Report Disciplinary Actions in Other States to the Office of Court Administration
11.13.2024
New York admitted attorneys completing their biennial registration on Dec. 1 or later will be required to provide to the state Office of Court Administration a list of all jurisdictions in which they are admitted to practice law and any disciplinary actions taken.
Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas announced on Tuesday that he had signed an order establishing the new reporting requirements. All attorneys are required to use the online system when their registration is due.
The amendment requires all attorneys to disclose whether they have ever been the subject of public discipline in any other jurisdiction and, if so, when they provided notice to the New York State Courts as outlined in the Joint Rules of the Appellate Divisions (22 NYCRR § 1240.13) .
In a media release issued Tuesday, Judge Zayas said he made the decision in consultation with Chief Judge Rowan Wilson and the Administrative Board of the State Courts.
Attorneys admitted in New York may verify their registration status and the date of their next biennial registration by logging into their Online Services account or by reviewing their listing in the public Directory of NY Attorneys.
