16-19-48. Transfer to medical inactive status for a medical condition.
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If, during the course of a disciplinary investigation or proceeding, the attorney claims to be unable to assist in the attorney's defense to a disciplinary complaint because of a medical condition, the Supreme Court shall enter an order immediately transferring the attorney to medical inactive status until a determination is made of the attorney's ability to comply with the Rules of Professional Conduct and § 16-19-31 . The determination shall be made in a proceeding instituted in accordance with the provisions of § 16-19-89 .
An attorney transferred to medical inactive status shall not practice law. An attorney transferred to medical inactive status shall not act as a legal assistant except as provided by §§ 16-18-34.4 to 16-18-34.7 , inclusive. The Supreme Court shall enter such orders as are necessary to notify the attorney's clients of the attorney's change in status.