Key Takeaways
- Ethics complaints must be filed within 180 days of the alleged violation or discovery.
- The Grievance Committee screens complaints for viability; the Professional Standards Committee conducts hearings.
- The standard of proof in ethics hearings is "clear, strong, and convincing evidence."
- Sanctions range from letters of warning to fines up to $15,000, suspension, or expulsion.
- Arbitration addresses compensation disputes and produces binding financial awards — distinct from ethics hearings.
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Test Your Knowledge
1.Within how many days must a NAR ethics complaint be filed from the date of the violation or its discovery?
2.What is the maximum fine that a NAR ethics hearing panel can impose?
3.What standard of proof is used in NAR arbitration proceedings?