—Reinstatement upon Termina-

tion of Disability (a) Any attorney placed upon inactive status under the provisions of these rules shall be enti- tled to apply for reinstatement, without the pay- ment of an entry fee, at such intervals as the court may direct in the order placing the attorney on inactive status or any modification thereof. Such application shall be granted by the court upon a showing by clear and convincing evidence that the attorney’s disability has been removed and the attorney is fit to resume the practice of law. Upon such application, the court may take or direct such action as it deems necessary or proper, including the determination whether the attorney’s disability has been removed, and including direction of an examination of the attor- ney by such qualified medical expert or experts as the court shall designate. The court shall direct that the expense of such an examination be paid either by the attorney or by the Judicial Branch. (b) Where an attorney has been placed on inac- tive status by an order in accordance with the provisions of Section 2-57 and thereafter, in pro- ceedings duly taken, has been judicially declared to be competent, the court may dispense with further evidence that his or her disability has been removed and may direct his or her return to active status upon such terms as are deemed proper and advisable. (P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 44.)