Rules of Procedure of the Bar Chamber

1. The President of the Bar Association conducts its affairs.

1. The President of the Bar Association decides on entries pursuant to Article 3, Paragraph 1 and Article 4, Paragraph 1 of the Bar Act, the issuance of the attorney's license according to Article 6 of the Bar Act, release from attorney-client privilege according to Article 10, Paragraph 1 of the Bar Act, and applications according to Article 15, Paragraph 1 of the Bar Act.

2. He provides a brief reasoning for the order and sets a deadline of seven days for the parties involved, during which a decision by the Bar Association can be requested through a simple declaration.

1. The Bar Association may make decisions by circular resolution.

2. Circular resolutions require unanimity and must be designated as such. Any member of the Bar Association may request consultation.

1. Applications for entry into the cantonal register of attorneys pursuant to Art. 6 Swiss Federal Act on the Freedom of Movement for Lawyers (BGFA) must be accompanied by the certificates required under Art. 7 et seq. BGFA

2. In cases of uncertainty, a declaration from the applicant may be required, stating that authorities and private individuals are released from official and professional secrecy towards the Bar Association for the purpose of verifying the admission requirements and can grant access to relevant records.

1. Applications from relatives of EU or EFTA member states for entry into the cantonal lawyer's register must include the following documents

a) Certificates required under Art. 30 para. 1 of the Swiss Federal Act on the Free Movement of Lawyers;

b) Declaration by the applicant that authorities and private parties are released from official and professional secrecy towards the Chamber of Lawyers for the purpose of verifying admission requirements and can grant corresponding access to records.

1. Applications from nationals of EU or EFTA member states for entry into the cantonal authorization list must be accompanied by the following documents

a) Certificates required under Art. 27 of the BGFA;

b) A declaration by the applicant that authorities and private parties are released from official and professional secrecy with respect to the Bar Association to verify the admission requirements and can grant access to the relevant files.

1. Applications by legal trainees for representation before the courts of Appenzell Innerrhoden pursuant to Art. 15 of the Lawyers Act (AnwG) must include the following documents

a) Curriculum vitae;

b) Proof of a legal degree in accordance with Art. 7 para. 1 lit. a of the Federal Act on the Free Movement of Lawyers (BGFA);

c) Evidence of previous practical experience;

d) Extract from the criminal record;

e) Certification from the debt enforcement office confirming there are no loss certificates;

f) Certificate of capacity to act from the municipal authority of residence;

g) Declaration of responsibility from the supervising attorney;

h) Declaration from the applicant that authorities and private parties are released from official and professional secrecy vis-à-vis the commission for reviewing the admission requirements and can grant access to relevant files.

1. This Rules of Procedure shall come into effect upon adoption by the Bar Association.