California Codes, Business and Professions Code - BPC, Division 3 — Professions and Vocations Generally, Chapter 4 — Attorneys, Article 6 — Disciplinary Authority of the Courts, Section 6114
If the accused pleads guilty, or refuses to answer the accusation, the court shall proceed to judgment of disbarment or suspension.
If he denies the matters charged, the court shall, at such time as it may appoint, proceed to try the accusation.
Notes
Requires the court to proceed to a judgment of disbarment or suspension when the accused pleads guilty or refuses to answer an accusation. If the accused denies the charged matters, the court instead must set a time and proceed to try the accusation.
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