– Impoundment, Investigation, and Appeal

A. Impoundment of Examination Results. If the Board or the Bar Admissions Administrator has cause to believe an applicant has violated any of the rules of conduct set forth above, the applicant’s bar examination papers and results may be impounded pending investigation by the Board. B. Investigation by the Board of Bar Examiners Subcommittee. 1. 2. The Bar Admissions Administrator shall refer any concern regarding violation of the Rules of Conduct to a subcommittee of two members of the Board for further investigation. In such investigation, the Bar Admissions Administrator or the subcommittee may obtain information that relates to the applicant’s conduct, administer oaths and affirmations, and compel by subpoena the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, and documents. The subcommittee may require sworn taped interviews with an applicant to clarify information or to facilitate the investigation. If it appears to the subcommittee that there is credible evidence that would establish an applicant’s violation of any rule of conduct, the Bar Admissions Administrator shall serve written notice on the applicant by certified mail stating with particularity the facts upon which the alleged violation is based. 7 3. 4. 5. The applicant shall file a verified answer with the Bar Admissions Administrator within thirty days of service of the notice. The answer must identify with specificity the alleged violations disputed by the applicant and set forth any evidence that can contradict the charges. The applicant may request a hearing before the Board of Bar Examiners. The applicant shall supply an original and seven copies of all materials to the Board’s office. In the event the applicant does not submit a written answer as provided in