§ Rule 13-1.5 Certification

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Rule 13-1.5. Certification

    Permission for an authorized legal aid practitioner to perform services under this chapter shall become effective upon filing with and approval by the clerk of the Supreme Court of Florida of:

    (a) A certification by an approved legal aid organization stating that the authorized legal aid practitioner is currently associated with that legal aid organization and that an attorney employed by or participating as a volunteer with that organization will assume the duties of the supervising attorney required hereunder.

    (b) A certificate from the highest court or agency in the state, territory, or district in which the authorized legal aid practitioner is licensed to practice law certifying that the authorized legal aid practitioner is a member in good standing and has a clear disciplinary record as required by rule 13-1.2(a)(2). The certificate shall also advise of any pending complaints and/or investigations involving the authorized legal aid practitioner.

    (c) A sworn statement by the authorized legal aid practitioner that the practitioner:

        (1) has read and is familiar with chapter 4 of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar as adopted by the Supreme Court of Florida and will abide by the provisions thereof;

        (2) submits to the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Florida for disciplinary purposes, as defined by chapter 3 of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar and by rule 13-1.7, and authorizes the practitioner's home state to be advised of any disciplinary action taken in Florida; and

        (3) will take the next available Florida bar examination.