Immunity

(a) From civil suit. Communications to any member of the Subcommittee or Disciplinary Counsel relating to the alleged unauthorized practice of law and testimony given in the proceedings shall be absolutely privileged, and no civil lawsuit may be instituted against any complainant or witness based on such communications or testimony. All persons performing official duties under these Rules, including but not limited to members of the Subcommittee, the agents, employees or other persons working on behalf of the Subcommittee, Disciplinary Counsel and staff, and the Subcommittee Administrator, shall be immune from civil suit for any conduct in the course of their official duties. (b) From criminal prosecution. Upon application by Disciplinary Counsel or the respondent and notice to the Attorney General, the Supreme Court may grant immunity from criminal prosecution to a witness in any proceedings under these rules.