The New Jersey Supreme Court's recent order overturns a 45-year precedent, allowing disbarred attorneys to seek reinstatement after five years unless subjected to permanent disbarment.
The updated rules establish that disbarred lawyers must prove their fitness to practice, pass the bar and professional responsibility exams, and fulfill other qualifications to be considered.
New Jersey aligns with 41 other states permitting readmission for disbarred attorneys, signaling a shift towards rehabilitation within the legal profession.
Despite the new opportunity for reinstatement, the New Jersey Supreme Court retains the discretion to permanently disbar individuals in particularly egregious cases.
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