Rule 4-204.4. Finding of Probable Cause; Referral to Special Master

(a) In all cases wherein the Investigative Panel, or subcommittee of the Panel, finds probable cause of the respondent's violation of one or more of the provisions of Part IV, Chapter 1 of these rules and refers the matter to the Supreme Court for appointment of a special master, it shall file with the Clerk of the Supreme Court of Georgia the following documents in duplicate:

(1) notice of its finding of probable cause;

(2) a petition for the appointment of a special master and proposed order thereon;

(3) a formal complaint, as herein provided.

(b) The documents specified in paragraph (a) above shall be filed with the Clerk of the Supreme Court within thirty (30) days of the finding of probable cause unless the Investigative Panel, or subcommittee of the Panel, or its Chairperson grants an extension of time for the filing of the documents.