State Bar Review Committee Recommendations.

This bill amends North Carolina laws to improve how the State Bar handles attorney discipline and grievance complaints. It requires the Bar to provide accused attorneys with full complaint details and evidence at least 30 days before a disciplinary hearing, while also allowing them to present their case directly to the Grievance Committee. The legislation introduces a new "vexatious complainant" designation for individuals who file repetitive or frivolous grievances, which can lead to future complaints being rejected unless verified by a licensed attorney. Additionally, the bill directs the State Bar to adopt rules for expunging certain disciplinary records and ensures that attorneys facing disbarment or long suspensions can appeal to the Court of Appeals.