Rule 19 - Statement of Charges(a)General. The statement of charges shall give fair and adequate notice of the nature of the alleged misconduct or incapacity. The statement of charges shall be filed at the commission's offices and a copy of the statement of charges shall be served upon respondent with proof of service filed at the commission.(b)Amendments to statement of charges or answer. The commission, at any time prior to its decision, may allow or require amendments to the statement of charges or the answer. The statement of charges may be amended to conform to the proof or set forth additional facts, whether occurring before or after the commencement of the hearing. Except for amendments to conform to the proof by evidence admitted without objection at a hearing, if an amendment substantially affects the nature of the charges, respondent will be given reasonable time to answer the amendment and prepare and present a defense against the new matter raised.Wash. Commi. Jud. Cond. R. Proce. 19