Rule 2-73. Powers and Duties of Client Security Fund Committee

In addition to any other powers and duties set forth in Sections 2-68 through 2-81, the client security fund committee shall:

(a) Publicize its activities to the public and bar, including filing with the chief justice and the executive committee of the Superior Court an annual report on the claims made and processed and the amounts disbursed.

(b) Receive, investigate and evaluate claims for reimbursement.

(c) Determine in its judgment whether reimbursement should be made and the amount of such reimbursement.

(d) Prosecute claims for restitution against attorneys whose conduct has resulted in disbursements.

(e) Employ such persons and contract with any public or private entity as may be reasonably necessary to provide for its efficient and effective operations, which shall include, but not be limited to, the investigation of claims and the prosecution of claims for restitution against attorneys.

(f) Pay to the chief court administrator for the provision of crisis intervention and referral assistance to attorneys admitted to the practice of law in this state who suffer from alcohol or other substance abuse problems or gambling problems, or who have behavioral health problems, any amounts required pursuant to Section 2-77.

(g) Pay to the chief court administrator for making grants-in-aid to the organization administering the program for the use of interest earned on lawyers' clients' funds accounts pursuant to General Statutes § 51-81c, for the purpose of funding the delivery of legal services to the poor, any amounts required pursuant to Section 2-77.

(h) Perform all other acts necessary or proper for the fulfillment of the purposes and effective administration of the fund.

Committee Notes

amended May 3, 2005, to take effect May 17, 2005; amended