Legal Definitions - disciplinary proceeding

A disciplinary proceeding is a legal action taken against a licensed professional or member of a group for their unprofessional, unethical, improper, or illegal conduct. The purpose of this action is to reprimand, suspend, or expel the individual from their profession or group.

• A doctor who is found guilty of medical malpractice may face a disciplinary proceeding that could result in the revocation of their medical license.
• A teacher who is found to have engaged in inappropriate behavior with a student may face a disciplinary proceeding that could result in the loss of their teaching credentials.
• A lawyer who is found to have violated ethical rules may face a disciplinary proceeding that could result in their suspension or disbarment from practicing law.

These examples illustrate how disciplinary proceedings are used to hold professionals accountable for their actions and to protect the public from harm. They also show how serious the consequences can be for those who engage in unprofessional, unethical, improper, or illegal conduct.