In re:

 

Repeal of subdivision (c) of subdivision 5.28, entitled "Reinstatement," of Rule 5, entitled "Complaints and Proceedings Thereon," and in lieu thereof adoption of a new subdivision (c) of subdivision 5.28, entitled "Reinstatement."

1.  It is ordered that effective June 2, 2020, subdivision (c) of subdivision 5.28 of Rule 5 be and the same is hereby repealed and a new subdivision (c) of subdivision 5.28 adopted in lieu thereof to read as follows:

5.28  REINSTATEMENT

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(c) A person whose license has been suspended less than three years as of the filing date of the petition for reinstatement shall include specific averments that within one year prior to the date of filing the petition for reinstatement the person has completed at least 15 hours of continuing legal education credit. At least three of the total 15 credit hours must be devoted exclusively to accredited ethics programs, seminars, and activities, including professionalism, substance abuse, mental health, legal or judicial ethics, malpractice prevention, explicit or implicit bias, diversity, inclusion, or cultural competency. At least one of the three ethics credit hours for accredited programs, seminars, and activities must be devoted exclusively to explicit or implicit bias, diversity, inclusion, or cultural competency. A person whose license has been suspended three years or more as of the filing date of the petition for reinstatement shall include specific averments that within two years prior to the date of filing the petition for reinstatement the person has completed at least 30 hours of continuing legal education credit. At least six of the total 30 credit hours must be devoted exclusively to accredited ethics programs, seminars, and activities, including professionalism, substance abuse, mental health, legal or judicial ethics, malpractice prevention, explicit or implicit bias, diversity, inclusion, or cultural competency. At least two of the six credit hours for accredited programs, seminars, and activities must be devoted exclusively to explicit or implicit bias, diversity, inclusion, or cultural competency.

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2.  It is ordered that notice of this order be published in the Journal of The Missouri Bar.

3.  It is ordered that this order be published in the South Western Reporter.