Committees and Commissions

Advisory Council to the Office of Administrative Hearings provide counsel to the Office of Administrative Hearings.

Consumer Protection Committee monitors the unauthorized practice of law; investigate complaints, and recommend policies and procedures to the board of governors.

Continuing Legal Education Committee develops topic ideas and monitor the production of the Association's CLE seminars.

Editorial Board provides topic suggestions for articles and establish the editorial policy of the GAVEL and NOTEPAD.

Ethics Committee issues advisory opinions to attorneys in the area of ethics and professional responsibility.

Information and Services Committee provides information to the public about legal issues and the judicial system.

Inquiry Committee Northeast investigates complaints against attorneys and recommend disciplinary action as part of the Supreme Court's disciplinary process.

Inquiry Committee Southeast investigates complaints against attorneys and recommend disciplinary action as part of the Supreme Court's disciplinary process

Inquiry Committee West investigates complaints against attorneys and recommend disciplinary action as part of the Supreme Court's disciplinary process.

Joint Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee created by the Supreme Court in January 2001, as the body responsible for continuing study of ADR in the justice system.

Joint Attorney Standards Committee reviews and develops rules governing the practice of law particularly in the areas of attorney discipline and professional responsibility.

Joint Civil Legal Services to the Poor Committee assesses and provides information concerning the need for civil legal services for the poor.

Joint SBAND and NDMA Committee discusses issues of interest to the legal and medical communities, sponsor CLE seminars on medical/legal topics and maintain the interprofessional code for lawyers and physicians.

Law Student and Young Lawyers Liaison Committee addresses the relationship of the Bar Association with its newest members and potential members and make recommendations to the Board of Governors on ways to better serve young lawyers and law students.

Lawyer Assistance Program Committee provides confidential counsel to attorneys experiencing difficulties in the following areas: practice management, disciplinary issues, chemical dependency, or other emotional and behavioral issues.

Legislative Committee monitors proposed legislation and recommend positions to the board of governors.

Member Services reviews present membership services and assesses additional services that may benefit our members and makes recommendations to the Board of Governors.

ND Commission for Continuing Legal Education administers the mandatory CLE program by establishing CLE reporting requirements, sponsor approval, non-compliance procedures, and administrative guidelines.

Pattern Jury Instruction Commission reviews and develops changes to the civil and criminal pattern jury instructions.

SBAND Civil Legal Assistance Committee monitors the administration of the Volunteer Lawyer Program (pro bono and reduced fee) and recommends changes in policy to the Board of Governors; establishes policies and administers the Lawyer Referral & Information Services Program.