737

Whenever any complaint shall be preferred against an attorney or counsellor for misconduct in his profession or for any other cause for which he may be suspended or removed from office, the person or persons preferring such complaint shall present it to the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico in writing subscribed and sworn to by the complaining party, plainly stating the matter complained of.Before an attorney or counsellor is removed or suspended, the Supreme Court shall cause a copy of the charges against him to be served upon the said attorney or counsellor complained of, either personally or by leaving the same at his place of business during office hours, properly addressed to him; and he shall be given an opportunity of being heard in his defense, either personally or by counsel.The Supreme Court shall cause a notice of not less than ten (10) days of the time and place where the said Court will meet for the consideration of the charges, to be served upon the attorney or counsellor complained of; and the said attorney or counsellor may file a written answer or defense at least two (2) days before the time set for the hearing of the charges. History —Mar. 11, 1909, p. 96, § 12.