§ 54-61-04 — Records, files, and information - Accessibility - Confidentiality

Except as otherwise provided in this section, any file, record, or information regarding
representation of a party under sections 54-61-01 through 54-61-03 which is attorney
work-product or otherwise subject to any attorney-client privilege is confidential and may not be
disclosed except in accordance with a court order or in response to applicable discovery rules.
Any file, record, or information regarding representation of a party under this chapter which is
attorney work product or otherwise subject to any attorney-client privilege may be disclosed to
the party to whom representation was provided, the attorney who provided the representation,
and newly assigned counsel with consent of the represented party. All other case-related
records are exempt from disclosure except as otherwise provided in rules adopted by the
commission. Information or records obtained by the commission relating to allegations of
misconduct by an attorney in the employ of, or providing indigent services for, the commission
are exempt from disclosure except as otherwise provided in rules adopted by the commission

unless and until the matter is referred for formal disposition under rules adopted by the supreme
court.