Florida Board of Bar Examiners re S.J.C.

Summary

The Supreme Court of Florida approved the Florida Board of Bar Examiners' recommendation to admit S.J.C. to The Florida Bar subject to a five-year period of probation. The conditions include abstinence from alcohol and unauthorized controlled substances, participation in monitoring and recovery programs, residency and reporting requirements, and potential suspension or termination for violations.

Holdings

1. The Supreme Court of Florida approved the Florida Board of Bar Examiners' recommendation and ordered that S.J.C. be admitted to The Florida Bar.
2. S.J.C.'s admission was conditioned on a five-year probationary period and compliance with specified requirements concerning sobriety, treatment participation, monitoring, reporting, residency, and possible suspension or termination.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Supreme Court of Florida should approve the Florida Board of Bar Examiners' recommendation concerning the applicant's admission.
2. Whether the applicant's admission should be conditioned on a five-year probationary period and the compliance requirements specified in the consent agreement.

Disposition

approved