RESPONSE TO COMPLAINTS

Prior to filing a report with the Commission, the Office of Disciplinary Counsel shall notify the judge involved in writing of the nature of the complaint. The judge shall have ten days after the date of the written notice to file a written response to the complaint. The judge shall not be entitled to reasonable attorney fees incurred prior to the filing of a formal charge by the Commission except in extraordinary circumstances where prior approval is granted by the Administrative Director of the Courts.