what does it mean to sanction a lawyer

Sanctioning a lawyer means imposing a penalty or other means of enforcement for violating a court rule, for receiving a special waiver of a rule, or as a fine for contempt of court. Sanctions can take the form of monetary fines, involuntary dismissal of a partys cause of action, or disbarment. When a lawyer is sanctioned, it is mandatory that it is reported, and they must report it to any state bar, government agency, or federal court where they are admitted to practice. Reporting the sanction means that the lawyer must follow the rules in the jurisdiction where they must file the report. The appropriate sanction to be imposed is determined by an evidentiary panel or district court, and it is up to the judge to impose the sanction. Sanctions can be requested by a party during a legal proceeding, and they can be used to provide incentives for obedience with the law or other rules and regulations).