Section 2.14. Default.

  If the respondent fails to answer as required by s. SPS 2.09 or fails to appear at the hearing at the time fixed therefor, the respondent is in default and the disciplinary authority may make findings and enter an order on the basis of the complaint and other evidence. The disciplinary authority may, for good cause, relieve the respondent from the effect of such findings and permit the respondent to answer and defend at any time before the disciplinary authority enters an order or within a reasonable time thereafter.

Cr. Register, October, 1978, No. 274 , eff. 11-1-78; am. Register, June, 1992, No. 438 , eff. 7-1-92; correction made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7. , Stats., Register November 2011 No. 671 .