The respondent shall be served with the Board's formal Complaint and Notice of Hearing by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the respondent's address of record with the Board, at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the scheduled hearing.
A. The formal Complaint shall state the facts which form the basis of the alleged violation of law or rule with reasonable specificity to enable the respondent to defend against the same. The Notice shall inform the respondent as to the date, time, and location of the hearing, and shall enclose a copy of these administrative rules.B. The respondent may respond in writing to the allegations of the Complaint within twenty (20) days from the date of service and may choose to be represented by counsel at the disciplinary hearing. The answer, as well as other documents, which may be filed with the Board related to a scheduled disciplinary proceeding shall be mailed to the Board at Post Office Box 1884, Jackson, MS 39215-1844.C. A motion for a continuance must be made in writing no later than five (5) business days prior to the date of a scheduled disciplinary hearing and may be granted by the Board.30 Miss. Code. R. 1001-8.3
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-36-19(1)(b)