# MCR 9.109: Rule 9.109. Grievance Administrator

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_109

## Section

- **Citation:** MCR 9.109
- **Heading:** Rule 9.109. Grievance Administrator
- **Jurisdiction:** Michigan
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Michigan Court Rules / Professional Disciplinary Proceedings / Michigan Court Rules / CH9 / MCR 9.109

## Text

(A) Appointment. The administrator and the deputy administrator must be attorneys. The
commission may recommend one or more candidates for appointment as administrator
and deputy administrator. The Supreme Court shall appoint the administrator and the
deputy administrator, may terminate their appointments at any time with or without
cause, and shall determine their salaries and the other terms and conditions of their
employment.
(B) Powers and Duties. The administrator has the power and duty to:
(1) employ or retain attorneys, investigators, and staff with the approval of the
commission;
(2) supervise the attorneys, investigators, and staff;
(3) assist the public in preparing requests for investigation;
(4) maintain the commission records created as a result of these rules;
(5) investigate alleged misconduct of attorneys, including initiating an investigation in
his or her own name if necessary;
(6) prosecute complaints the commission authorizes;
(7) prosecute or defend reviews and appeals as the commission authorizes; and
(8) report to the Supreme Court at least quarterly regarding the commission’s activities,
and to submit a joint annual report with the board that summarizes the activities of
both agencies during the past year; and
(9) perform other duties provided in these rules or assigned by the commission.
(C) Legal Counsel for the Administrator.

Chapter 9. Professional Disciplinary Proceedings
Chapter Updated January 1, 2026
(1) The administrator may appoint and retain volunteer legal counsel needed to
prosecute proceedings under these rules.
(2) Legal counsel may
(a) commence proceedings under this subchapter;
(b) present evidence relating to disciplinary and court proceedings;
(c) prepare and file arguments and briefs;
(d) inform the administrator about the progress of cases assigned; and
(e) perform other duties assigned by the administrator.

## Nearby sections

- [MCR 9.101 Rule 9.101. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_101.md)
- [MCR 9.102 Rule 9.102. Construction; Severability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_102.md)
- [MCR 9.103 Rule 9.103. Standards of Conduct for Attorneys](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_103.md)
- [MCR 9.104 Rule 9.104. Grounds for Discipline in General](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_104.md)
- [MCR 9.105 Rule 9.105. Purpose and Funding of Disciplinary Proceedings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_105.md)
- [MCR 9.106 Rule 9.106. Types of Discipline; Minimum Discipline](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_106.md)
- [MCR 9.107 Rule 9.107. Rules Exclusive on Discipline](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_107.md)
- [MCR 9.108 Rule 9.108. Attorney Grievance Commission](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_108.md)
- [MCR 9.109 Rule 9.109. Grievance Administrator](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_109.md)
- [MCR 9.110 Rule 9.110. Attorney Discipline Board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_110.md)
- [MCR 9.111 Rule 9.111. Hearing Panels](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_111.md)
- [MCR 9.112 Rule 9.112. Requests for Investigation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_112.md)
- [MCR 9.113 Rule 9.113. Answer by Respondent](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_113.md)
- [MCR 9.114 Rule 9.114. Action by Administrator or Commission After Answer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_114.md)

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