Supreme Court of Missouri
en banc
December 1, 2015
Effective July 1, 2016
Effective July 1, 2016
In re:
Repeal of subdivision 15.05(e)(2)(c) and subdivision 15.05(f)(2), of subdivision of 15.05, entitled "Continuing Legal Education Requirements," of Rule 15, entitled "Continuing Legal Education," and in lieu thereof adoption of a new subdivision 15.05(e)(2)(c) and a new subdivision 15.05(f)(2).
1. It is ordered that effective July 1, 2016, subdivisions 15.05(e)(2)(c) and 15.05(f)(2) of subdivision 15.05 of Rule 15 be and the same are hereby repealed and a new subdivision 15.05(e)(2)(c) and a new subdivision 15.05(f)(2) adopted in lieu thereof to read as follows:
15.05 CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
(2) On an after July 1, 2009, each lawyer shall complete and report at least two credit hours of accredited programs and activities devoted exclusively to professionalism, substance abuse and mental health, legal or judicial ethics, or malpractice prevention unless the lawyer has not actively practiced law in Missouri during the period or has given notice of inactive status pursuant to Rule 6.03. Completion of this requirement shall be reported to The Missouri Bar as specified by The Missouri Bar.
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.
Day - to - Day
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PATRICIA BRECKENRIDGE
Chief Justice
Repeal of subdivision 15.05(e)(2)(c) and subdivision 15.05(f)(2), of subdivision of 15.05, entitled "Continuing Legal Education Requirements," of Rule 15, entitled "Continuing Legal Education," and in lieu thereof adoption of a new subdivision 15.05(e)(2)(c) and a new subdivision 15.05(f)(2).
ORDER
1. It is ordered that effective July 1, 2016, subdivisions 15.05(e)(2)(c) and 15.05(f)(2) of subdivision 15.05 of Rule 15 be and the same are hereby repealed and a new subdivision 15.05(e)(2)(c) and a new subdivision 15.05(f)(2) adopted in lieu thereof to read as follows:
15.05 CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
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(e) Each lawyer who:
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(2) After June 30, 2009:
(A) Is admitted to practice law;
(B) Has a license to practice law reinstated, except any license reinstated as a matter of course pursuant to Rule 6.01; or
(C) Becomes an active lawyer after previously declaring inactive status as provided Rule 6.03;
shall complete at least two credit hours of accredited programs and activities devoted exclusively to professionalism, substance abuse and mental health, legal or judicial ethics, or malpractice prevention. Such programs and activities shall be completed within 12 months of the event requiring compliance with Rule 15.05(e). Completion of this requirement shall be reported to The Missouri Bar as specified by The Missouri Bar.
(B) Has a license to practice law reinstated, except any license reinstated as a matter of course pursuant to Rule 6.01; or
(C) Becomes an active lawyer after previously declaring inactive status as provided Rule 6.03;
shall complete at least two credit hours of accredited programs and activities devoted exclusively to professionalism, substance abuse and mental health, legal or judicial ethics, or malpractice prevention. Such programs and activities shall be completed within 12 months of the event requiring compliance with Rule 15.05(e). Completion of this requirement shall be reported to The Missouri Bar as specified by The Missouri Bar.
(f) For each professionalism compliance period:
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(2) On an after July 1, 2009, each lawyer shall complete and report at least two credit hours of accredited programs and activities devoted exclusively to professionalism, substance abuse and mental health, legal or judicial ethics, or malpractice prevention unless the lawyer has not actively practiced law in Missouri during the period or has given notice of inactive status pursuant to Rule 6.03. Completion of this requirement shall be reported to The Missouri Bar as specified by The Missouri Bar.
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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.
Day - to - Day
___________________________
PATRICIA BRECKENRIDGE
Chief Justice