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Rule 5-0708. Character and fitness
Utah R. Prof. Prac. 5-0708 · Utah · Court rules
Utah Court Rules › Supreme Court Rules of Professional Practice › Utah R. Prof. Prac. 5-0708
An Applicant is entitled to make reasonable use of the Bar's subpoena powers to compel attendance of witnesses and to adduce relevant evidence relating to matters adverse to the applicant. … In addition to the standards set forth in Rules 15-708(a), and 15-708(f) and Rule 15-717 if applicable, the LPP Admissions Committee may use the following factors to decide whether an Applicant possesses
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Rule 5. Appointment of Counsel
W. Va. R. Juv. P. 5 · West Virginia · Court rules
West Virginia Court Rules › West Virginia Rules of Juvenile Procedure › W. Va. R. Juv. P. 5
proceeding in which the juvenile is charged in municipal court with a municipal ordinance regulating traffic, enforcing a municipal curfew, or regulating or prohibiting public intoxication, drinking or possessing … appoint counsel for the juvenile, as provided in paragraph (1) above, if the court concludes, as a matter of law, that the juvenile and the parents or guardians have a conflict of interest that would adversely
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Va. Sup. Ct. R. 3A:12 · Virginia · Court rules
Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia › Criminal Practice And Procedure › Part 3A - Criminal Practice And Procedure › Va. Sup. Ct. R. 3A:12
. — (1) Upon notice to the adverse party and on affidavit by the party applying for the subpoena that the requested writings or objects are material to the proceedings and are in the possession of a
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Rule 8. Rules of Professional Conduct
Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 8 · Tennessee · Court rules
Tennessee Court Rules › Tennessee Supreme Court Rules › Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 8
The lawyer must make reasonable efforts to ensure that the client or other person possesses information reasonably adequate to make an informed decision. … Of course, this lawyer must also possess a reasonable belief that impartiality was possible despite this and other such pertinent relationships.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Utah R. Crim. P. 11 · Utah · Court rules
Utah Court Rules › Utah Rules of Criminal Procedure › Utah R. Crim. P. 11
Sec. 921(a)(33) or Utah Code section 76-10-503 then pursuant to federal law or state law, it is unlawful for the defendant to possess, receive or transport any firearm or ammunition. … defendant may enter a conditional plea of guilty, guilty with a mental condition at the time of the offense, or no contest, reserving in the record the right, on appeal from the judgment, to a review of the adverse
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026IL. R. Ct. · Illinois · Court rules
IL Court Rules › Title VIII: Article VIII: Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct of 2010 › Rule
The lawyer must make reasonable efforts to ensure that the client or other person possesses information reasonably adequate to make an informed decision. … Identifying Conflicts of Interest: Directly Adverse [6] Loyalty to a current client prohibits undertaking representation directly adverse to that client without that client’s informed consent.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Rule . Supreme Court Order M.R. 3140
IL. R. Ct. · Illinois · Court rules
IL Court Rules › Title XII: Article XII: Local Rules › Rule
The lawyer must make reasonable efforts to ensure that the client or other person possesses information reasonably adequate to make an informed decision. … Identifying Conflicts of Interest: Directly Adverse [6] Loyalty to a current client prohibits undertaking representation directly adverse to that client without that client’s informed consent.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Ariz. R. Sup. Ct. 58 · Arizona · Court rules
Arizona Court Rules › ARSC › V. Regulation of the Practice of Law › H. Proceedings › V. Regulation of the Practice of Law H. Proceedings › Rule 58
names and addresses of all persons whom the party believes may have knowledge or information relevant to the matter and the nature of the knowledge or information each such individual is believed to possess … findings of fact about the allegations of misconduct, the presiding disciplinary judge shall conclude that responses to specific interrogatories and requests for admissions and production would have been adverse
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Rule 615. Exclusion of witnesses
Ala. R. Evid. 615 · Alabama · Court rules
Alabama Rules of Court › Alabama Rules of Evidence › Ala. R. Evid. 615
There is no question that the trial judge possesses the discretion to explicitly instruct witnesses not to talk with each other outside the courtroom. See Gautney v. … While the witness is subject to punishment for contempt and the adverse party is free, in argument to the jury, to raise an issue as to the witness’s credibility by reason of the violation, a party who
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Rule 213. Written Interrogatories to Parties
IL. R. Ct. 213 · Illinois · Court rules
IL Court Rules › Title XII: Article XII: Local Rules › Rule 213
When the answer to an interrogatory may be obtained from documents in the possession or control of the party on whom the interrogatory was served, it shall be a sufficient answer to the interrogatory to … adverse party.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Rule 213. Written Interrogatories to Parties
IL. R. Ct. 213 · Illinois · Court rules
IL Court Rules › Title II: Article II: Rules on Civil Proceedings in the Trial Court › Rule 213
When the answer to an interrogatory may be obtained from documents in the possession or control of the party on whom the interrogatory was served, it shall be a sufficient answer to the interrogatory to … adverse party.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Rule 3.13. Gifts or Similar Benefits
Ga. Code Jud. Conduct R. 3.13 · Georgia · Court rules
Georgia Rules of Court › Conduct and Discipline › Georgia Code of Judicial Conduct › Ga. Code Jud. Conduct R. 3.13
“Serious crime” means any felony; any lesser crime that reflects adversely on the judge’s honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness as a judge in other respects; crimes involving moral turpitude; driving … Commentary: If serving as a fiduciary when selected as a judge, a new judge may notwithstanding the prohibitions in Rule 3.8, continue to serve, but only for that period of time necessary to avoid serious adverse
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Rule 14. Pretrial discovery from the prosecution
Mass. R. Crim. P. 14 · Massachusetts · Court rules
Massachusetts Court Rules › Massachusetts Rules of Criminal Procedure › Mass. R. Crim. P. 14
The subdivision defines "work product" as limited to portions of documents containing the "legal research, opinions, theories or conclusions of the adverse party or its attorney and legal staff' or statements … In some instances, the mental well being of the defendant could be adversely affected if he or she has access to such a report. United States v. Moody, 490 F.2d 866 (5th Cir 1974).
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Rule 3.4. Fairness to opposing party and counsel
Del. Lawyers' R. Prof'l Conduct 3.4 · Delaware · Court rules
Delaware Court Rules › Delaware Lawyers' Rules of Professional Conduct › Delaware Lawyers' Rules of Professional Conduct with comments › Del. Lawyers' R. Prof'l Conduct 3.4
Fair competition in the adversary system is secured by the prohibitions against destruction or concealment of evidence, improperly ieves that the person’s interests will not be adversely affected by … Applicable law may permit a lawyer to take temporary possession of physical evidence of client crimes for the purpose of conducting a limited examination that will not alter or destroy material characteristics
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026§ 3-310. Procedure: Nebraska Supreme Court
Neb. Ct. R. § 3-310 · Nebraska · Court rules
Nebraska Court Rules › CHAPTER 3: ATTORNEYS AND THE PRACTICE OF LAW › Article 3: Discipline Procedures for Lawyers. › Neb. Ct. R. § 3-310
(F) If the Counsel for Discipline or the member so appointed has in his or her possession evidence which, in his or her opinion, warrants any additional Charge or Charges, the Counsel for Discipline or … The party filing exceptions to the findings and report of the referee shall serve and file his or her brief within thirty days after the filing of such report and the brief of the adverse party shall be
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026MCR 2.119 · Michigan · Court rules
Michigan Court Rules › Civil Procedure › Michigan Court Rules › CH2 › MCR 2.119
affidavit must be attached to the affidavit unless the documents: (a) have already been filed in the action; (b) are matters of public record in the county in which the action is pending; (c) are in the possession … of the adverse party, and this fact is stated in the affidavit or the motion; or (d) are of such nature that attaching them would be unreasonable or impracticable, and this fact and the reasons are
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Rule 7. Initial appearance and arraignment
Mass. R. Crim. P. 7 · Massachusetts · Court rules
Massachusetts Court Rules › Massachusetts Rules of Criminal Procedure › Mass. R. Crim. P. 7
Rule 14 discovery reaches only items in the possession, custody or control of the prosecution, its team, or those working with it on the case. … Rule 14 discovery reaches only items in the possession, custody or control of the prosecution, its team, or those working with it on the case.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Rule 1.8. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: PROHIBITED TRANSACTIONS
Haw. R. Prof. Conduct 1.8 · Hawaii · Court rules
Hawaii Rules of Court › Exhibit A: Hawai‘i Rules of Professional Conduct › Haw. R. Prof. Conduct 1.8
(a) A lawyer shall not enter into a business transaction with a client or knowingly acquire an ownership, possessory, security or other pecuniary interest adverse to a client unless: (1) the transaction … A lawyer may not retain possession of client files and records in order to secure payment.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Rule 1.280. GENERAL PROVISIONS GOVERNING DISCOVERY
Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.280 · Florida · Court rules
Florida Rules of Court › Florida Rules of Civil Procedure › Rule 1.280
use would be solely for impeachment; (B) a copy—or a description by category and location—of all documents, electronically stored information, and tangible things that the disclosing party has in its possession … , custody, or control (or, if not in the disclosing party’s possession, custody, or control, a description by category and location of such information) and may use to support its claims or defenses, unless
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Rule 803. HEARSAY EXCEPTIONS; AVAILABILITY OF DECLARANT IMMATERIAL
Rule 803, SCRE · South Carolina · Court rules
South Carolina Court Rules › South Carolina Rules of Evidence › Rule 803, SCRE
The provision of this rule limiting the introduction of the writing to when it is offered by an adverse party is a change in South Carolina law. … in a deed and accompanying memorandum purporting to convey an interest in property admissible to show whether family agreement had been made following husband's death entitling widow to retain use and possession
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