I have been reliably informed that the State Bar of California has filed a complaint and is investigating District Attorney Jon Hopkins’ conduct in the Dinius boating case, primarily focusing on his outrageous open letter to the newspapers during jury selection.

Since Mr. Hopkins always says “integrity is my hallmark,” I call on him to immediately make public all letters from the State Bar concerning this investigation.

It’s time we know what Mr. Hopkins knows and when he knew it. After all, Mr. Hopkins is running for district attorney, a public office that requires integrity and transparency.

Although State Bar investigations are considered confidential, Mr. Hopkins can still release this information, since California Business and Professions Code Section 6086.1 specifically says the attorney under investigation may waive confidentiality.

There is no reason Mr. Hopkins could not release these letters and then explain his position, especially since he’s already demonstrated that he loves to write open letters to the papers when it suits him.

Shouldn’t the public be fully informed about this so we can decide whether to vote for a candidate for district attorney who might be suspended or even disbarred from the practice of law? Don’t the voters have a right to know?

How about a little honesty and transparency on this issue? Is that too much to ask for a candidate for District Attorney who runs on a platform of integrity, experience and professionalism?

Ron Green is an attorney based in Lower Lake.