Section 1790.260  Amendment and Withdrawal of Complaints and Requests

a)         The complaint may be amended at any time, except in the course of the hearing without leave or approval of the ALJ. If an amended complaint is filed during the course of the hearing, it shall also be presented to the opposing party and ALJ. A continuance shall be granted whenever the amendment materially alters the complaint and when the respondent demonstrates that he or she would otherwise be unable to properly prepare an answer to the amended complaint. Documents received pursuant to 50 ILCS 705/ 9.2 may not be publicly disclosed except as provided by law.

b)         The Board may withdraw a complaint or a complainant may withdraw a request for a hearing on an emergency order of suspension or denial of recertification at any time prior to the hearing.  After a hearing has begun, a complaint or a request for a hearing may be withdrawn only with leave of the ALJ.