Sec.38a-8-62. Default decisions

The Commissioner or presiding officer may issue a default decision against a respondent that fails to answer the complaint within the time afforded under section 38a-8-61 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, or a party that fails to appear at a pre-hearing conference held pursuant to section 38a-8-38 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies of which the party has due notice, or a party that fails to appear at any duly noticed hearing. If the defaulting party is the respondent, the Commissioner or presiding officer may deem the allegations against the respondent admitted. If the defaulting party is the insurance department, the Commissioner or presiding officer may issue a default decision ordering that the complaint be dismissed.

(Effective September 25, 1992; Amended February 1, 2001)