ELC 5.6
                  DISPOSITION OF GRIEVANCE


(a) Dismissal by Disciplinary Counsel.  Disciplinary counsel
may dismiss grievances with or without investigation.  On
dismissal, disciplinary counsel must notify the grievant of
the procedure for review in this rule.

(b) Review of Dismissal.  A grievant may request review of
dismissal of the grievance by delivering or depositing in
the mail a request for review to the Association no later
than 45 days after the Association mails the notice of
dismissal.  Mailing requires postage prepaid first class
mail.  If review is requested, disciplinary counsel may
either reopen the matter for investigation or refer it to a
review committee.

(c) Report in Other Cases.  Disciplinary counsel must report
to a review committee the results of investigations except
those dismissed or diverted.

(d) Authority on Review.  In reviewing grievances under this
rule, a review committee  may:

  (1) affirm the dismissal;

  (2) issue an advisory letter under rule 5.7;

  (3) issue an admonition under rule 13.5;

  (4) order a hearing on the alleged misconduct; or

  (5) order further investigation as may appear
      appropriate.


[Adopted effective October 1, 2002.]