California bar plans to expend attorney discipline records after this happens

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California bar plans to expend attorney discipline records after this happens

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The State Bar of California’s board of trustees approved a plan last week to expunge discipline records automatically for attorneys who have not been disbarred. (Image from Shutterstock)

The State Bar of California’s board of trustees approved a plan last week to expunge discipline records automatically for attorneys who have not been disbarred.

Nondisbarment records would be expunged after eight years if no further discipline occurs, according to a May