1. (1)(a) A party may amend a pleading once as a matter of course at any time before a responsive pleading is served.

   1. (b) A party that does not qualify to amend a pleading under Subsection (1)(a) may amend a pleading only by leave of the presiding officer or by written consent of the adverse party.

2. (2) A party shall respond to an amended pleading within the later of:

   1. (a) the time remaining for response to the original pleading; or
   2. (b) ten days after service of the amended pleading.
3. (3) Defects in a pleading that do not affect substantial rights of a party need not be amended and shall be disregarded.

KEY: administrative procedures, adjudicative proceedings, government hearings

Date of Last Change: January 10, 2024

Notice of Continuation: June 10, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 13-1-6; 63G-4-102(6)