Ariz. Admin. Code § 21-6-221

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 40, October 4, 2024

Section R21-6-221 - Allegations of Child Abuse or Neglect; Licensing Complaints

A. The licensing agency shall notify OLR in writing of each licensing complaint and each investigation initiated by the Department or law enforcement within 24 hours of the licensing agency becoming aware of the complaint or investigation, unless original notification came from OLR. This notification shall include the:

1. Date and place of the incident;

2. Nature of the complaint or allegation; and

3. Names of all persons involved in the allegation.

B. The licensing agency shall conduct an inquiry into each licensing complaint or concern. Within 45 days of being notified of a licensing complaint or concern, the licensing agency shall submit a written report of the licensing inquiry to OLR and to the licensee, in accordance with due process rights and subject to R21-6-418, unless OLR grants an extension in writing. The report of the licensing inquiry shall include:

1. The scope of the inquiry, including a list of persons interviewed and a list of the documentation reviewed;

2. The validity of allegations and other findings related to licensing violations; and

3. Recommendations by the licensing agency regarding follow-up action.

C. The licensing agency shall not interfere with, and shall assist, as requested, law enforcement or the Department's Child Safety Workers, and OCWI Investigators in conducting investigations of child abuse or neglect.

D. OLR may, if necessary and appropriate, conduct an inquiry or investigation independent of or in conjunction with the licensing agency, law enforcement, or the Department's Child Safety Workers or OCWI Investigators.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R21-6-221

New section made by exempt rulemaking at 21 A.A.R. 3479, effective 1/24/2016.