Immunity

(a) General Immunity. Members of the Board, members of Area Divisions, Bar Counsel, Special Bar Counsel, the Executive Director, Trustee Counsel, Conciliators, and all Bar staff are immune from suit for conduct in the course and scope of their official duties as set forth in these Rules. (b) Witness Immunity. The Court or its designee may, in its discretion, grant immunity from criminal prosecution to witnesses reinstatement proceedings upon application by the Board, Bar Counsel, or counsel for Respondent, and after receiving the consent of the appropriate prosecuting authority. in disciplinary, disability, or (Added by SCO 176 dated February 26, 1974; amended by SCO 345 § 9 effective April 1, 1979; and rescinded and repromulgated by SCO 614 effective January 1, 1985; amended by SCO 658 effective March 15, 1986; and by SCO 962 effective July 15, 1989) (2) written private admonition by Bar Counsel, pursuant to Rule 11(a) (12).