Confidentiality

A. Applications, proceedings, and for reimbursement are confidential until the Committee authorizes reimbursement of the applicant, except as provided below. involving applications reports B. If the lawyer whose alleged conduct gave rise to the claim requests that the matter be made public, the requirement of confidentiality is waived. C. Section A shall not be construed to deny access to relevant information by professional discipline agencies or law enforcement authorities as the Committee shall authorize, or the release of statistical information that does not disclose the identity of the lawyer or the parties. D. Both the applicant and the lawyer shall be advised of the status of the Committee's consideration of the claim and shall be informed of the final determination. [Amended eff. 1-14-2011.] Note from the reporter of decisions: The order amending the Alabama State Bar Client Security Fund Rules, effective January 14, 2011, is published in that volume of the Alabama Reporter that contains Alabama cases from So. 3d.