Section 0250-05-03-.01 - RIGHT TO APPEAL(1) When an applicant for, or recipient of, services is dissatisfied with any action taken by the Department of Children's Services, pursuant to current Department of Children's Services policy, he/she has a right to appeal for a fair hearing by an impartial official, provided that actions taken pursuant to judicial order or which are the subject of pending judicial proceedings shall not be subject to review by a fair hearing. Grievances may also be addressed wherein the sole issue is one of protest of State or Federal laws, policies, or regulations.(2) The applicant, or recipient, or his/her representative shall request a hearing by any clear expression, oral or written.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0250-05-03-.01
Original rule filed May 29, 2002; effective August 12, 2002.Authority: T.C.A. §§ 37-5-105 and 37-5-112.