Rule text
A respondent must file an answer or a motion under C.R.C.P. 12(b) with the Presiding Disciplinary Judge, and provide a copy to the Regulation Counsel, within 28 days after service of the complaint and citation. The answer must either admit or deny each allegation in the complaint as provided in C.R.C.P. 8(b). In addition, the answer must set forth any affirmative defenses. If a respondent files a motion under C.R.C.P. 12(b), the Regulation Counsel must file a response thereto within 14 days. The respondent must file any reply within 7 days thereafter. If the Presiding Disciplinary Judge denies a motion under C.R.C.P. 12(b), the respondent must file an answer within 14 days of the denial.
Notes
Source: Entire rule added and adopted May 20, 2021, effective for cases filed with the Presiding Disciplinary Judge or the Supreme Court on or after July 1, 2021, and, as to all other matters covered by these rules, effective July 1, 2021.