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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 3Ch. 4Art. 5§ 6087 Supreme Court Bar Discipline

§ 6087 Supreme Court Bar Discipline

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§ 6087 Supreme Court Bar Discipline

Key Takeaways

  • •The Supreme Court can still punish or discipline lawyers, just like before a law in 1927.
  • •The Supreme Court can let the State Bar handle some of these punishments, but the Supreme Court can still check their work.
  • •This rule has been updated and is effective from January 1, 2019.

Example

A lawyer breaks a rule, like lying in court.

The Supreme Court can punish the lawyer, or let the State Bar do it. But the Supreme Court can still check if the State Bar's punishment is fair.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 6087 Supreme Court Bar Discipline

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as limiting or altering the powers of the Supreme Court of this State to disbar or discipline licensees of the bar as this power existed prior to the enactment of Chapter 34 of the Statutes of 1927, relating to the State Bar of California. Notwithstanding any other law, the Supreme Court may by rule authorize the State Bar to take any action otherwise reserved to the Supreme Court in any matter arising under this chapter or initiated by the Supreme Court; provided, that any such action by the State Bar shall be reviewable by the Supreme Court pursuant to such rules as the Supreme Court may prescribe. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 659, Sec. 76. (AB 3249) Effective January 1, 2019.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 6076 Attorney Conduct Rules
  • § 6077 Attorney Discipline Rules
  • § 6083 Attorney Discipline Appeals
  • § 6086.15 State Bar Discipline Report
  • § 6015 Attorney Board Membership Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 6087.
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