construed to deny the Court its inherent power to maintain control
over the proceedings conducted before it or to deny the Court those
powers derived from statute, rule or procedure, or other rules of court.
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LOCAL RULES - CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
When alleged attorney misconduct is brought to the attention of the
Court, whether by a Judge of the Court, any lawyer admitted to
practice before the Court, any officer or employee of the Court, or
otherwise, the Court may, in its discretion, dispose of the matter
through the use of its inherent, statutory, or other powers; refer the
matter to an appropriate state bar agency for investigation and
disposition; refer the matter to the Standing Committee on Discipline;
or take any other action the Court deems appropriate. These
procedures are not mutually exclusive.
