Sec. 2. (a) Not later than ten (10) days after receipt of the notice and copy under section 1(f)(3) of this chapter, a respondent may file an answer to the complaint.

     (b) An answer must be:

Terms Used In Indiana Code 22-9.5-6-2

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(1) in writing;

(2) under oath; and

(3) in the form prescribed by the commission.

     (c) An answer may be amended at any time.

     (d) An answer does not inhibit the investigation of a complaint.

As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2.