Good moral character--Relevant conduct.

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16-16-2.3. Good moral character--Relevant conduct.

(1)The presence of any of the following may be cause for further inquiry:

(a)Unlawful conduct, including cases in which the record of arrest or conviction was expunged, with the exception of juvenile arrests and dispositions unless they pertain to a serious felony;

(b)Academic misconduct;

(c)Making of false statements, including omissions;

(d)Misconduct in employment;

(e)Acts involving dishonesty, disloyalty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation;

(f)Abuse of legal process, including the filing of vexatious lawsuits;

(g)Neglect of financial responsibilities;

(h)Neglect of professional obligations;

(i)Violation of an order of a court, including child support orders;

(j)Evidence of mental or emotional instability;

(k)Evidence of drug or alcohol dependency or abuse;

(l)Denial of admission to the bar in another jurisdiction on character and fitness grounds;

(m)Disciplinary action against an applicant in any jurisdiction;

(n)Practicing law while not being so licensed.

The foregoing list is representative, not exclusive.

Source: SL 1990, ch 428 (Supreme Court Rule 89-10).


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