N.J. Admin. Code § 13:45-3.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:45-3.3 - Answer

(a) A respondent shall file an answer to the complaint with the Director within 35 days of service of the complaint, with a copy to the complainant.

(b) In the answer, the respondent shall admit or deny each allegation of the numbered paragraphs of the complaint.

(c) The respondent may assert any factual or legal defenses to the allegations made in the complaint.

(d) Filing of an answer shall be made by forwarding an original and two copies to the Director, with a copy to the complainant. Evidence of filing of the answer shall be a notation showing the date, time and place of filing.

(e) If the respondent submits a self-addressed, stamped envelope, the Division will return a copy of the answer to the respondent marked with the date of filing.

(f) The Director, upon receiving an answer for filing that does not conform to the requirements of these rules, may return the answer with instructions for refiling.

(g) The failure to file an answer shall be deemed a default, if service has been effectuated.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:45-3.3

New Rule, R.2007 d.32, effective 2/5/2007.
See: 38 N.J.R. 4400(a), 39 N.J.R. 495(b).