Rule 10.5 Answer
Title 10 Hearing Procedures
Rule Text
(a) Time To Answer. Within 20 days of service of the formal complaint and notice to answer, the respondent LLLT must file and serve an answer. Failure to file an answer as required may be grounds for discipline and for an order of default under rule 10.6. The filing of a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim stays the time for filing an answer during the pendency of the motion.
(b) Content. The answer must contain:
(1) a specific denial or admission of each fact or claim asserted in the formal complaint in accordance with CR 8(b);
(2) a statement of any matter or facts constituting a defense, affirmative defense, or justification, in ordinary and concise language without repetition; and
(3) an address at which all further pleadings, notices, and other documents in the proceeding may be served on the respondent.
(c) Filing and Service. The answer must be filed and served under rules 4.1 and 4.2. If a hearing panel has been assigned to hear a matter, the respondent must serve each member with a copy of the answer.
[Adopted effective January 7, 2016 as an interim rule; Adopted effective October 28, 2025 as a permanent rule.]