Iowa Admin. Code r. 655-20.5

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 8, October 30, 2024

Rule 655-20.5 - Combined statement of charges and settlement agreement

Upon a determination by the board that probable cause exists to take public disciplinary action, the board and the licensee may enter into a combined statement of charges and settlement agreement.

(1) No licensee is entitled to be offered a combined statement of charges and settlement agreement.

(2) Entering into a combined statement of charges and settlement agreement is completely voluntary.

(3) The combined statement of charges and settlement agreement shall include a brief statement of the charges, the circumstances that led to the charges, and the terms of settlement.

(4) A combined statement of charges and settlement agreement shall constitute the commencement and resolution of a contested case proceeding. By entering into a combined statement of charges and settlement agreement, the licensee waives the right to a contested case hearing on the matter.

(5) A combined statement of charges and settlement agreement is a permanent public record open for inspection under Iowa Code chapter 22.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 655-20.5

Adopted by IAB January 6, 2016/Volume XXXVIII, Number 14, effective 2/10/2016