Rule 4-211. Formal Complaint; Service

(a) Within thirty days after a finding of probable cause, a formal complaint shall be prepared which shall specify with reasonable particularity the acts complained of and the grounds for disciplinary action. A formal complaint shall include the names and addresses of witnesses so far as then known. A copy of the formal complaint shall be served upon the respondent after nomination of a Special Master by the Supreme Court. In those cases where a Notice of Discipline has been filed and rejected, the filing of the formal complaint shall be governed by the time period set forth in Rule 4-208.4. The formal complaint shall be served pursuant to Bar Rule 4-203.1.

(b) This subparagraph is reserved.

(c) At all stages of the proceeding both the respondent and the State Bar of Georgia may be represented by counsel. Counsel representing the State Bar of Georgia shall be authorized to prepare and sign notices, pleadings, motions, complaints, and certificates for and in behalf of the State Bar of Georgia and the State Disciplinary Board.