CERTIFICATION OF MEMBERS OF OUT-OF-STATE BARS

(a) Persons Authorized to Appear. A member of an out-of-state bar may practice law in Florida under this chapter if the member of the out-of-state bar:

(1) is an employee of the attorney general, a state attorney, a public defender, or the capital collateral representative;

(2) has applied for admission to The Florida Bar;

(3) submits to the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Florida for disciplinary purposes; and

(4) is in good standing with that bar, is eligible to practice law in that jurisdiction, and is not currently the subject of disciplinary proceedings.

(b) Term of Certification. The maximum term of certification under this section is 12 months from the date of certification but may be extended beyond 12 months if the certificate holder has passed the Florida bar examination and is awaiting the results of the character and fitness evaluation of the Florida Board of Bar Examiners.

(c) Termination of Certification. Failure to take the next available Florida bar examination, failure of any portion of the Florida bar examination, or denial of admission to The Florida Bar terminates certification under this rule.

(d) Withdrawal of Certification. Certification may be withdrawn in the same manner as the law school dean’s withdrawal of certification.