Bill > SB211

This bill makes several changes to the State Bar of California, including: 1. Deleting provisions related to the size and composition of the State Bar's board of trustees, as well as requirements for the California Lawyers Association's bylaws and governing board. 2. Revising the timing and content of the State Bar's required Annual Discipline Report, including new case processing goals and standards to be proposed by the State Bar. 3. Increasing the annual license fees for active and inactive attorneys in 2022. 4. Modifying the distribution of revenue from State Bar affinity and royalty programs, including directing more funds to qualified legal services projects and support centers. 5. Requiring an independent audit by the California State Auditor's Office to assess the State Bar's attorney complaint and discipline process. 6. Establishing a new Legal Services Trust Fund Commission within the State Bar to administer IOLTA and other legal services funding, with specified composition and duties. 7. Expanding the definition of "civil legal services" to include legal services related to expungements, record sealing/clearance, and infractions. Overall, the bill aims to improve the State Bar's discipline system, oversight, and funding for legal services programs that assist indigent individuals.