| 5.1 Preliminary Inquiry Into Complaints of Misconduct Against Counsel in Criminal Proceedings
Before docketing a complaint against an attorney filed by
the attorney's client in a criminal proceeding, or filed by someone representing
such client, Bar Counsel shall conduct a preliminary inquiry into the
allegations of disciplinary violations. If a preliminary inquiry indicates
a reasonable basis for opening an investigation based on misconduct by
the attorney, Bar Counsel shall docket the matter, and shall thereafter
follow the procedures of Chapter 2 of these Rules. After docketing the
matter, Bar Counsel shall inform the attorney that the attorney is in
an adversary posture with the client, and shall advise the attorney to
move to withdraw from representation of the client.
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