In Re Attorney Discipline System

Opinion

GEORGE, C. J.

C. J. On October 14,1998, this court issued an order soliciting public comment in response to a letter submitted to the court by Governor Pete Wilson and a “Request for a Special Regulatory Assessment” submitted by the State Bar of California.

In his letter, the Governor acknowledged that a problem with public protection had arisen because the State Bar’s disciplinary system no longer was operating effectively, observed that “[c]learly, the Court has inherent power over the discipline of attorneys,” and requested that this court assume responsibility over the attorney…