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complainant of the right to file a formal complaint; (2) inform<br />

the complainant that a formal complaint must be supported by<br />

affidavit and provide the complainant with the appropriate form<br />

of affidavit; and (3) inform the complainant that unless a formal<br />

complaint is filed within 30 days after the date of the notice,<br />

Investigative Counsel is not required to take action, and the<br />

complaint may be dismissed.<br />

(b) Formal Complaints<br />

Investigative Counsel shall number and open a file on each<br />

formal complaint received and promptly in writing (1) acknowledge<br />

receipt of the complaint and (2) explain to the complainant the<br />

procedure for investigating and processing the complaint.<br />

(c) Dismissal by Investigative Counsel<br />

If Investigative Counsel concludes that the complaint does<br />

not allege facts that, if true, would constitute a disability or<br />

sanctionable conduct and that there are no reasonable grounds for<br />

a preliminary investigation, Investigative Counsel shall dismiss<br />

the complaint. If a complainant does not file a formal complaint<br />

within the time stated in section (a) of this Rule, Investigative<br />

Counsel may dismiss the complaint. Upon dismissing a complaint,<br />

Investigative Counsel shall notify the complainant and the<br />

Commission that the complaint has been dismissed. If the judge<br />

has learned of the complaint and has requested notification,<br />

Investigative Counsel shall also notify the judge that the<br />

complaint has been dismissed.<br />

(d) Inquiry<br />

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