Business and Professions Code § 6044

6044.

The chief trial counsel, with or without the filing or presentation of any complaint, may initiate and conduct investigations of all matters affecting or relating to:

(a) The discipline of the licensees of the State Bar.

(b) The acts or practices of a person whom the chief trial counsel has reason to believe has violated or is about to violate any provision of Articles 7 (commencing with Section 6125) and 9 (commencing with Section 6150) of this chapter.

(c) Any other matter within the jurisdiction of the State Bar.