§ Rule 7-2.2 Investigations

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Rule 7-2.2. Investigations

    (a) Investigation Required. The committee shall investigate every claim for relief that appears to meet the requirements of this chapter.

    (b) Payment of Meritorious Claims. The committee may approve for payment from the fund claims up to a limit of $10,000 unless, within 14 days from the date of assignment for review, the designated reviewer notifies fund staff to agenda the claim for board action. The board may otherwise approve for payment from the fund claims found to be meritorious and in accordance with the Clients' Security Fund Rules.

    (c) Form for Claim. A form prescribed by The Florida Bar must be completed to initiate a claim.