§ Rule 3-2.1 Generally
Rule 3-2.1. Generally
Wherever used in these rules the following words or terms shall have the meaning herein set forth unless the use thereof shall clearly indicate a different meaning:
(a) Bar Counsel. A member of The Florida Bar representing The Florida Bar in any proceeding under these rules.
(b) The Board or the Board of Governors. The board of governors of The Florida Bar.
(c) Complainant or Complaining Witness. Any person who has complained of the conduct of any member of The Florida Bar to any officer or agency of The Florida Bar.
(d) This Court or the Court. The Supreme Court of Florida.
(e) Court of this State. A state court authorized and established by the constitution or laws of the state of Florida.
(f) Diversion to Practice and Professionalism Enhancement Programs. The removal of a disciplinary matter from the
disciplinary system and placement of the matter in a skills enhancement program in lieu of a disciplinary sanction.
(g) Executive Committee. The executive committee of the board of governors of The Florida Bar.
(h) Executive Director. The executive director of The Florida Bar.
(i) Practice and Professionalism Enhancement Programs. Programs operated either as a diversion from disciplinary action or as a part of a disciplinary sanction that are intended to provide educational opportunities to members of the bar for enhancing skills and avoiding misconduct allegations.
(j) Probable Cause. A finding by an authorized agency that there is cause to believe that a member of The Florida Bar is guilty of misconduct justifying disciplinary action.
(k) Referral to Practice and Professionalism Enhancement Programs. Placement of a lawyer in skills enhancement programs as a disciplinary sanction.
(l) Referee. A judge or retired judge appointed to conduct proceedings as provided under these rules.
(m) Respondent. A member of The Florida Bar or an attorney subject to these rules who is accused of misconduct or whose conduct is under investigation.
(n) Staff Counsel. A lawyer employee of The Florida Bar designated by the executive director and authorized by these Rules Regulating The Florida Bar to approve formal complaints, conditional guilty pleas for consent judgments, and diversion recommendations and to make appointment of bar counsel.
(o) Chief Branch Discipline Counsel. Chief branch discipline counsel is the counsel in charge of a branch office of The Florida Bar. Any counsel employed by The Florida Bar may serve as chief branch discipline counsel at the direction of the regularly assigned chief branch discipline counsel or staff counsel.
(p) Designated Reviewer. The designated reviewer is a member of the board of governors responsible for review and other specific duties as assigned with respect to a particular grievance committee or matter. The designated reviewer for a special grievance committee will be selected by the president and approved by the board.
(q) Final Adjudication. A decision by the authorized disciplinary authority or court issuing a sanction for professional misconduct that is not subject to judicial review except on direct appeal to the Supreme Court of the United States.