Sec.4-61dd-7. Amendment of the complaint; consolidation

(a) Any complaint may, upon motion by the complainant, be amended after the appointment of the presiding officer. The presiding officer shall permit reasonable amendment of any complaint and shall allow the parties sufficient time to respond and to prepare their case in light of the amendment.

(b) A motion to amend the complaint by adding a respondent, along with a copy of the proposed amendment, shall be served by the complainant upon the proposed respondent, in accordance with section 4-61dd-5(c) of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.

(c) If the complainant dies, the complaint may be amended not more than ninety (90) days thereafter to allow a legal representative of the complainant's estate to pursue the complaint.

(d) Upon commencement of the contested case proceeding, the presiding officer may, on his own or upon motion by a party, consolidate two or more complaints and issue appropriate orders relating thereto.

(Adopted effective April 23, 2003; Amended December 30, 2008)