PURPOSE: This rule describes the form and content of the answer and supplementary pleadings and how they shall be filed.
(1) Answers.
- (A) A notary public has the right to file an answer in response to any complaint or order served on him/her, but s/he is not required to do so and if s/he does not, it will not eliminate the need of the secretary of state to present evidence in support of the notice of revocation.
- (B) All answers shall be in writing and shall contain a short and concise statement of those facts which the notary public believes are true and relevant to the issues raised in the notice of revocation. The answer must be signed by the notary public or his/her authorized agent or legal counsel and shall be filed with the Office of the Secretary of State, Commissions Division, P.O. Box 778, Jefferson City, MO 65102.
- (C) All answers shall be filed within ten
- (10) days after the notary public receives the notice of revocation. Failure to file an answer within the time provided will not eliminate the need for a hearing or from the holding of a pre-hearing conference.
AUTHORITY: section 486.385.2, RSMo 1986. Original rule filed Dec. 16, 1985, effective April 11, 1986.