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CO Administrative Rules (2025)

Rule/Regulation

State: Colorado

Effective: March 30, 2025

Summary

The Colorado Secretary of State adopt amended rules that relate to the filing of an appropriate response complaints.

Affects

Amends 8 CCR 1505-3 Rule 3.6.1.

Changes
  1. Provides that a respondent who is served an administrative complaint is required to file a written answer, a motion under C.R.C.P. 12(b), a motion for enlargement of time, or a motion to stay proceedings due to settlement within 30 days after the service or mailing of notice of the proceeding.
  2. Provides that if a respondent receiving such notice fails to file an answer, a hearing officer may enter a default against that respondent.
  3. Clarifies that answers, if required or requested, will be addressed in the hearing officer's scheduling order.
  4. Provides that a respondent may, but is not required to, file a written answer during a stay of proceedings or if the administrative complaint is dismissed.
  5. Provides if a stay of proceedings is lifted and complaint proceedings resume, respondent must file a written answer or responsive pleading within 30 days or as provided by the hearing officer.
Analysis

This latest rule adoption of the Colorado Secretary of State concerns the requirement of a respondent to a complaint filing an appropriate response within 30 days.

Read the administrative rule.

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