§ 134.219 - Sanctions.

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A Judge may impose appropriate sanctions, except for fees, costs, or monetary penalties, which he or she deems necessary to serve the ends of justice, if a party or its attorney:

Fails to comply with an order of the Judge;

Fails to comply with the rules set forth in this part;

Acts in bad faith or for purposes of delay or harassment;

Submits false statements knowingly, recklessly, or with deliberate disregard for the truth; or

Otherwise acts in an unethical or disruptive manner.

Appropriate sanctions may include:

Ordering a pleading or evidentiary filing to be struck from the record;

Dismissing an appeal with prejudice;

Suspending counsel from practice before OHA;

Filing a complaint with the applicable State bar; and

Taking any other action that is appropriate to further the administration of justice.