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

§ 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.