- must be in writing

subscribed and sworn to

clear, simple and concise language

fulll name and address of the complainant

full name and address of the person complained of
position and office
narration of relevant and materialfacts which shows acts or omissions allegedly
committed
certified true copies of documentary evidence and affidavits of witnesses
certification of nonforum shopping

preliminary investigation -
- requiring submission of counter
ex parte evaluation of records
clarificatory meeting

> after finding prima facie case- disciplining authority shall formally charge the
person complained of

grave offenses
- grave misconduct
- oppression
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