La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § LXIII-1511

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 8, August 20, 2024

Section LXIII-1511 - Formal Hearing

A. If, after completion of its investigation, the board determines that the circumstances may warrant the withholding, denial, revocation or suspension of a psychologist's license, the board shall initiate a formal hearing.

B. The formal hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the adjudication procedures set forth in the Louisiana Administrative Procedure Act (R.S. 49:950 et seq.).

C. Upon completion of the adjudication hearing procedures set forth in the Louisiana Administrative Procedure Act, the board shall take such action as it deems appropriate on the record of the proceeding. Disciplinary action under R.S. 37:2359 requires the affirmative vote of at least four of the members of the board.

D. The form of the decision and order, application for rehearing and judicial review shall be governed by the provisions of the Louisiana Administrative Procedure Act.

E. The board shall have the authority at anytime to determine that a formal hearing should be initiated immediately on any complaint. The complaint and investigation procedures set forth above shall not create any due process rights for a respondent who shall be entitled only to the due process provided under the Louisiana Administrative Procedure Act.

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § LXIII-1511

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Board of Examiners of Psychologists, LR 9:461 (July 1983), amended LR 12:833 (December 1986).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2353.