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Rule 4-204.1. Notice of Investigation
(a) Upon completion of its screening of a grievance under Rule 4-202,
the Office of the General Counsel shall forward those grievances which
appear to invoke the disciplinary jurisdiction of the State Bar of
Georgia to the Investigative Panel, or subcommittee of the
Investigative Panel by serving a Notice of Investigation upon the
Respondent.
(b) The Notice of Investigation shall accord the respondent reasonable
notice of the charges against him and a reasonable opportunity to
respond to the charges in writing and shall contain:
(1) a statement that the grievance is
being transmitted to the Investigative Panel, or subcommittee of the
Investigative Panel;
(2) a copy of the grievance;
(3) a list of the Standards of Conduct which appear to have been violated;
(4) the name and address of the Panel
member assigned to investigate the grievance and a list of the Panel,
or subcommittee of the Panel, members;
(5) a statement of respondent's right to challenge the competency, qualifications or objectivity of any Panel member;
(c) The form for the Notice of Investigation shall be approved by the Investigative Panel.