015-6 Wyo. Code R. § 6-1

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 6-1 - Filing of Complaint for Formal Investigation

(a) A request for formal investigation of a complaint may be made by the Administrator on his or her own motion or by any person, setting forth in writing the act done or omitted to be done by the provider in violation of a state or federal law, order, or rule or standard of the Division. The complaint shall show the venue at the top of the page, "Before the Division of Victim Services, Attorney General's Office," and shall bear a heading showing the names of contestant and of the respondent. The complaint shall state:

(i) The name, address, and telephone number of the contestant;

(ii) The name, address, and telephone number, if known, of the respondent;

(iii) A clear and complete statement of the alleged violation complained of, together with all the facts which will give the Director and the respondent a clear and full understanding of the nature of the alleged violation. The allegations may be supported by sworn statements attached to the complaint as exhibits;

(iv) A definite statement of the exact relief sought; and

(v) The signature of the contestant or his attorney and if by the attorney, then his or her name, address, and telephone number.

(b) The contestant shall submit to the Director as many copies of the complaint and exhibits as are necessary for the Director to serve them on each respondent.

(c) When a formal complaint has been filed with the Director, a docket number shall be assigned to the case. The docket number shall identify the nature of the case; that is, "C" for "complaint" or "P" for "protest," and the year the case is filed and the chronological number of the cases filed before the Division. For example, "C-94-1" or "P-94-1."

(d) The Director shall thereupon serve each respondent with a copy of the complaint and all the exhibits and the Director's order requiring the respondent to satisfy the complaint if satisfaction is appropriate, or to file an answer to the complaint within twenty (20) days after receipt of the complaint.

(e) If the respondent satisfies the complaint within the time specified in Subsection (d) of this section, the respondent and the contestant shall file with the Director a statement of resolution signed by the contestant and by the respondent and setting forth when and in what manner the complaint has been resolved. The proceeding shall thereupon be dismissed.

(f) If the respondent does not satisfy the complaint within the time specified in Subsection (d) of this section, the respondent shall file an Answer within the specified time. The Answer shall clearly and completely advise the parties and the Director of the nature of the defense. Is shall admit or deny individually and specifically each allegation of the complaint.

015-6 Wyo. Code R. § 6-1