Bus. & Prof. Code, § 6085 · Article 5. Disciplinary Authority of the Board of Governors
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 6085
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Any person complained against shall be given fair, adequate, and reasonable notice and have a fair, adequate, and reasonable opportunity and right:
(a) To defend against the charge by the introduction of evidence.
(b) To receive any and all exculpatory evidence from the State Bar after the initiation of a disciplinary proceeding in State Bar Court, and thereafter when this evidence is discovered and available. This subdivision shall not require the disclosure of mitigating evidence.
(c) To be represented by counsel.
(d) To examine and cross-examine witnesses.
(e) To exercise any right guaranteed by the California Constitution or the United States Constitution, including the right against self-incrimination.
He or she shall also have the right to the issuance of subpoenas for attendance of witnesses to appear and testify or produce books and papers, as provided in this chapter.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 342, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2000.
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