Law of Procedure before the Board of Grievances

1. If the respondent wishes to file a defense, he shall, within 30 days from notification thereof, file with the competent department at the court a brief stating his defense enclosed with any other documents he may deem relevant. 2. If the respondent files a brief of defense as provided for in paragraph (1) of this Article, the appellant may, within 30 days following the end of said period, file with the competent department a brief providing his response together with any other documents he may deem relevant. In case of multiple respondents, each respondent may, within the period specified in this paragraph, file a counter brief against the appellant's challenge. 3. If the appellant exercises his right to respond, the respondent may file a response within 30 additional days.