United States Code
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Rule 4.
Answer; Motions; Time
(a)
An answer must be served on the plaintiff within 60 days after notice of the action is given under Rule 3.
(b)
An answer may be limited to a certified copy of the administrative record, and to any affirmative defenses under Civil Rule 8(c). Civil Rule 8(b) does not apply.
(c)
A motion under Civil Rule 12 must be made within 60 days after notice of the action is given under Rule 3.
(d)
Unless the court sets a different time, serving a motion under Rule 4(c) alters the time to answer as provided by Civil Rule 12(a)(4).
(As added Apr. 11, 2022 , eff. Dec. 1, 2022 .)