13.—(1) This regulation applies where the Lord Chancellor and the Lord Chief Justice have considered advice in accordance with regulation 12 and they require further investigation before making a decision under regulation 15.
(2) If the Lord Chancellor and the Lord Chief Justice agree, they may refer a case to a person or body listed in paragraph (3) to further investigate.
(3) The persons and bodies are—
(a)where the office holder concerned is not a justice of the peace, a nominated judge;
(b)where the office holder concerned is a justice of the peace, a nominated committee member;
(c)an investigating judge; or
(d)a disciplinary panel.
(4) Any further investigation must be carried out in accordance with rules made under regulation 7.