California State Bar Fingerprint Rule

The California State Bar mandates fingerprinting for most active licensed attorneys under Business and Professions Code § 6054. This requirement helps verify compliance with criminal reporting obligations and maintains the integrity of the legal profession.

Attorneys must complete the Live Scan process through approved vendors and ensure that fingerprint records are submitted directly to the State Bar. The rule applies to most practicing attorneys, with exceptions only for those exempt by status or classification.

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