Attorney discipline--Proceedings confidential--Violation as contempt--Exceptions

All proceedings involving allegations of misconduct by an attorney or the attorney's competency to practice law because of a medical condition as defined by § 16-19-48 shall be kept confidential until: (a) A formal complaint asking for disciplinary action is filed with the Supreme Court by the board or the attorney general, or (b) Upon the request of the attorney to have the matter be public, or (c) If the investigation into the attorney's alleged misconduct is predicated upon a conviction for a crime reportable under §