N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 22, § 1240.20 – Abatement; effect of pending civil or criminal matters; restitution. | Midpage
§ 1240.20
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 22, § 1240.20
Abatement; effect of pending civil or criminal matters; restitution.
Judiciary
(a) Any person’s refusal to participate in the investigation of a complaint or related proceeding shall not require abatement, deferral or termination of such investigation or proceeding.
(b) The acquittal of a respondent on criminal charges, or a verdict, judgment, settlement or compromise in a civil litigation involving material allegations substantially similar to those at issue in the disciplinary matter, shall not require termination of a disciplinary investigation.
(c) The restitution of funds that were converted or misapplied by a person covered by this Part shall not bar the commencement or continuation of a disciplinary investigation or proceeding.