The proposed bill requires the Arizona State Bar and the Arizona Supreme Court to dismiss, without comment or investigation, any complaints against attorneys who are members of the Bar if the complainant does not have an attorney-client relationship with the attorney or lacks a substantial connection to the alleged violation. This dismissal applies specifically when the complaint alleges a violation of professional conduct or other disciplinary conduct.

This new legislation modifies current law by establishing a clear protocol for dismissing complaints based on the relationship between the complainant and the attorney. Under the current law, there is no explicit requirement for dismissal based on the nature of the complainant's relationship with the attorney, which could lead to investigations of complaints that may not have a substantial basis. The bill aims to streamline the complaint process and reduce unnecessary investigations into complaints lacking a direct connection to the attorney's conduct.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 42-1117
Senate Engrossed Version: 12-119.06