Rule 13.2 Notice to Answer
Title 13: Forms
Rule Text
A copy of the formal complaint (statement of objections), accompanied by a notice to answer it within a designated time, shall be served on the respondent (applicant). Such notice shall be in substantially the following form: (Heading as in complaint/statement of objections) NOTICE TO ANSWER You are hereby notified that a formal complaint against you (statement of objections to your reinstatement) has been filed by the Oregon State Bar, a copy of which formal complaint (statement of objections) is attached hereto and served upon you herewith. You are further notified that you may file with the Disciplinary Board Clerk, with a service copy to Disciplinary Counsel, your verified answer within fourteen (14) days from the date of service of this notice upon you. In case of your default in so answering, the formal complaint (statement of objections) shall be heard and such further proceedings had as the law and the facts shall warrant. (The following paragraph shall be used in a disciplinary proceeding only:) You are further notified that a licensee accused of misconduct may, in lieu of filing an answer, elect to file with Disciplinary Counsel of the Oregon State Bar, a written resignation from licensure with the Oregon State Bar. Such a resignation must comply with BR 9.1 and be in the form set forth in BR 12.7. You should consult an attorney of your choice for further information about resignation. The address of the Oregon State Bar is 16037 S.W. Upper Boones Ferry Road, Tigard, Oregon 97224, or by mail at P. O. Box 231935, Tigard, Oregon 97281-1935. DATED this ___day of___, 20__. OREGON STATE BAR By: Disciplinary Counsel
Amendment history: (Rule 12.2 amended by Order dated February 5, 2001.) (Rule 12.2 amended by Order dated April 26, 2007.) (Rule 12.2 amended by Order dated March 20, 2008.) (Rule 12.2 amended by Order dated October 19, 2009.) (Former Rule 12.2 redesignated as Rule 13.2; Rule 13.2 amended by Order dated May 3, 2017, effective January 1, 2018.) (Rule 13.2 amended by Order dated August 17, 2022, effective July 1, 2023.) (Rule 13.2 amended by Order dated October 15, 2025, effective January 1, 2026.)