Ala. Admin. Code r. 255-X-8-.02

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 255-X-8-.02 - Initiation Of Proceedings

(1) The Board may initiate such action as it deems appropriate to investigate and determine the applicants', associate licensed counselors' (ALC) and licensed professional counselors' (LPC) compliance with the provisions of the Act or the Board's regulations.

(2) Unless the Board initiates proceedings on its own motion, it shall take action only upon receipt of a complaint made in writing, stating in detail the activities that the party complained of is alleged to have engaged in, and presenting the evidence of when, where and how a violation occurred. The complaint, which must be signed, shall be filed with the Executive Officer of the Board.

(3) Any person submitting a complaint may be required to support it by personal appearance before the board.

Author: Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling

Ala. Admin. Code r. 255-X-8-.02

New Rule: Filed November 26, 1996; effective December 31, 1996. Amended: Filed September 25, 2000; effective October 30, 2000.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-8A-1, et seq.; §§ 41-22-1, et seq.