As amended through June 11, 2024
(a) Time to Answer. The respondent shall answer the formal complaint within fourteen (14) days of service of the formal complaint.(b) Extensions. The respondent may, in writing, request an extension of time to file their answer from the Adjudicator. The request for extension must be received by the Adjudicator within the time the respondent is required to file an answer. The Adjudicator shall respond to the request in writing and shall file a copy of the response with the Disciplinary Board Clerk. Alternatively, if Respondent and Disciplinary Counsel stipulate to one or more extensions of time, such extension is deemed granted by the Adjudicator upon submission of the stipulation to the Disciplinary Board Clerk, unless the Adjudicator files a response within two(2) days.(c) Form of Answer. The respondent's answer shall be responsive to the formal complaint filed. General denials are not allowed. The answer shall be substantially in the form set forth in BR 13.3 and shall be supported by a declaration under penalty of perjury by the respondent. The original shall be filed with the Disciplinary Board Clerk with proof of service on Disciplinary Counsel.Rule 4.3b and c amended by Order dated February 5, 2001. Rule 4.3b and d amended by Order dated June 17, 2003, effective 7/1/2003. Former Rule 4.3c deleted; former Rule 4.3d redesignated as Rule 4.3c; Rule 4.3a, 4.3b, and 4.3c amended by Order dated May 3, 2017, effective 1/1/2018.