Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 481 - Inspections and Appeals Department
Model Rules
Chapter 506 - Model Rules for Contested Cases Before Licensing Boards and Informal Settlements
Rule 481-506.12 - Pleadings
Universal Citation: IA Admin Code 481-506.12
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024
(1) Pleadings. Pleadings may be required by rule, by the statement of charges, or by order of the presiding officer.
(2) Answer. An answer will be filed within 20 days of service of the statement of charges and notice of hearing.
a. An answer will:
(1) Identify on whose behalf it is
filed;
(2) Set forth the name,
address and telephone number of the person filing the answer, the person on
whose behalf it is filed, and the attorney, if any, representing that
person;
(3) Specifically admit,
deny, or otherwise answer all material allegations of the statement of charges;
and
(4) Set forth any facts deemed
necessary to show an affirmative defense and contain as many additional
defenses as the respondent may claim.
b. The presiding officer may refuse to
consider any defense not raised in the answer that could have been raised on
the basis of facts known when the answer was filed if any party would be
prejudiced.
(3) Amendments. Any notice of hearing or statement of charges may be amended before a responsive pleading has been filed. Otherwise, a party may amend a pleading only with the consent of the other parties or at the discretion of the presiding officer who may impose terms or grant a continuance.
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