duty to report

Section 16, Canon II SECTION 16. Duty to report life-threatening situations. – A lawyer who has reasonable grounds to believe that a life-threatening situation is likely to develop in relation to any proceeding in any court, tribunal, or other government agency shall immediately report the same to the proper authorities. (2023 Code of Professional Responsibility…

Section 12, Canon II SECTION 12. Duty to report dishonest, deceitful, or misleading conduct. – A lawyer shall immediately inform a court, tribunal, or other government agency of any dishonest, deceitful or misleading conduct related to a matter being handled by said lawyer before such court, tribunal, or other government agency. A lawyer shall also…