Regulations last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

Title 31 - Money and Finance: Treasury last revised: Nov 18, 2024
§ 8.55 - Contents of complaint.

(a) Charges. A complaint will give a plain and concise description of the allegations which constitute the basis for the proceeding. A complaint will be deemed sufficient if it fairly informs the respondent of the charges to that he or she is able to prepare a defense.

(b) Demand for answer. The complaint will give notification of the place and time prescribed for the filing of an answer by the respondent; that time will be not less than 15 days from the date of service of the complaint. Notice will be given that a decision by default may be rendered against the respondent if the complaint is not answered as required.

authority: Sec. 3, 23 Stat. 258 (31 U.S.C. 1026); 5 U.S.C. 301,500,551; and Reorganization Plan No. 26 of 1950, 15 FR 4935, 64 Stat. 1280, as amended
source: 42 FR 33026, June 29, 1977, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 31 CFR 8.55