The National Recorder and the Anti-Cheating Commission
Describes the role of the ACBL National Recorder in receiving player memos and the Anti-Cheating Commission's role in advising on collusive-cheating investigations.
Two bodies sit at the center of ACBL's ethics infrastructure.
The National Recorder#
The National Recorder's Office receives and maintains records of player memos — written reports of incidents. Recording incidents over time helps ACBL detect patterns of conduct. A player memo is not automatically a complaint, but it may be used as evidence in disciplinary proceedings under the Code of Disciplinary Regulations.
The Anti-Cheating Commission (ACC)#
The Anti-Cheating Commission is composed of at least five expert players appointed by the ACBL CEO. Members are chosen for a long history of success in NABC+ events, a reputation for high ethical standards, and the respect of the bridge community. The ACC's role is to provide opinions to the National Recorder's Office about player memos and other evidence obtained in collusive-cheating investigations.
How they fit together#
The Recorder collects and stewards evidence; the ACC advises on it in cheating cases; and formal charges, hearings, and sanctions proceed under the CDR. See also 'How ACBL Disciplinary Hearings Work' and 'How to File a Player Memo.'