Iowa Code r. 351-11.10 - Pleadings
(1)
When
required. Pleadings may be required by rule, by the notice of hearing,
or by order of the presiding officer.
(2)
Statement of charges.
The statement of charges shall set forth in ordinary and concise language the
acts or omissions with which the person is charged and shall be of sufficient
detail to enable the efficient preparation of the respondent's defense. The
statement of charges shall specify all statutes and rules that are alleged to
have been violated and may also include additional information that the board
deems appropriate to the proceeding. The statement of charges shall be
consolidated with the notice of hearing described in rule
351-11.5 (17A,68B).
(3)
Answer. A respondent is
not required to file an answer in response to a statement of charges.
(4)
Amendment. Any notice of
hearing, petition, or other charging document may be amended before a
responsive pleading has been filed. Amendments to pleadings after a responsive
pleading has been filed may be allowed with the consent of the other parties or
in the discretion of the presiding officer who may impose terms or grant a
continuance.
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