(a) In a formal appeal, all pleadings, for which no
other form is prescribed, shall contain:
(1) the name of the party making the pleading;
(2) the names of all other known parties;
(3) a concise statement of the facts alleged and relied
upon;
(4) a request stating the type of relief, action, or
order desired;
(5) any other matter required by law;
(6) a certificate of service, as required by these
rules; and
(7) the signature of the party or the party's authorized
representative making the pleading.
(b) Any pleading filed in a formal appeal may be amended
up to 14 days before the date of the hearing. Amendments filed after
that time may be accepted at the discretion of the impartial hearing
officer.
(c) Any pleading may adopt and incorporate, by specific
reference, any part of any document or entry in the official files
and records of DARS.
(d) All pleadings relating to any matter pending before
DARS shall be filed with the impartial hearing officer and all parties.
(e) All pleadings must be in a format and medium reasonably
calculated to provide the required information and must be clear and
legible.
(f) Pleadings shall contain the name, address, and
telephone number of the party filing the document or the name, telephone
number, and business address of the authorized representative.
(g) The party or the party's authorized representative
filing the pleading shall include a signed certification that a true
and correct copy of the pleading has been served on every other party.
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