YES, regardless of any prior oral or written responses you, the Respondent, may have made to the facts alleged, a timely answer must nevertheless be filed in writing following your receipt of the Citation and Complaint. A copy of your written answer must be mailed to the Complainant. You may, but do not have to, use the answer form enclosed.

You, the Respondent, are directed to file a written answer with Registrar of Contractors No Later Than TEN (10) Days after the Date that the Citation was mailed. Written answers sent by mail must be RECEIVED no later that 15 days after the date the citation was mailed.

If you have been served with a Summons & Complaint, then in NJ you have 35 days to file an “Appearance,” “Answer,” or “Answer and Counterclaim,” or to file some other appropriate motion (which is rare). If you are in another state, check your state’s court website for timeframes and filing fees.

Complaints can be filed with the Illinois Department of Public Health on the Web at www.smoke-free.illinois.gov or by telephoning the Department’s toll-free Complaint Line at 866-973-4646. Complaints also can be made to a state-certified local health departments or a local law enforcement.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Old Court House at the corner of Newark and Baldwin Avenues (just up the block from the Administration Building). If the amount is $10,000 or less then go to the Law Division, Special Civil, Administration Building, 7th floor, 595 Newark Avenue. If the amount is $1,500 or less then file at the Small Claims Division Special Civil, Administration Building, 7th floor, 595 Newark Avenue.

Complaints may be received by phone, US mail, or in person. All food complaints must be called in at 916-875-8440. For all other complaints, the Environmental Management Department utilizes the Sacramento County Community Hazards and Nuisance Complaint Center at 916-875-5656. All complaints are handled in strict confidence for the protection of the complainant. Please be prepared to give us the specific nature of the complaint, where it occurred (e.g.

All attorneys who practice in Alaska must be licensed by the Alaska Bar Association. The Bar is also responsible for attorney discipline. Visit the Bar's Ethics and Discipline web site at http://www.alaskabar.org/index.cfm?ID=4852 for information on your rights and responsibilities as a client, and how to file a grievance against a member of the Alaska Bar.

The State Commission on Judicial Conduct considers complaints against judges and court commissioners in Arizona. For additional information on filing a complaint, visit the Commission's Web site at www.supreme.state.az.us/ethics/default.htm. You may also call the Commission at 602.542.5200.

To determine if you have a malpractice claim against a doctor, you should consult a private attorney. However, to file a complaint about a physician, you should contact:

File a complaint electronically using the Household Goods Consumer Complaint Web Site or by dialing the TOLL FREE number at 1-888-DOT-SAFT (1-888-368-7238). The HOTLINE is a nationwide toll-free number where consumers, movers and brokers can call between the hours of 10:00 am and 6:00 pm Monday through Friday Eastern Time.

The Office of Human Relations investigates, negotiates and settles housing and public accommodation discrimination complaints. You can find a complaint form on their web site at http://statehumanrelations.delaware.gov/discrimination.shtml or call one of their offices listed at http://statehumanrelations.delaware.gov/contact.shtml.

You may file a complaint with the Department of Banking and Insurance, P.O. Box 325, Trenton, New Jersey 08625.