Ariz. Admin. Code § 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.
Notes
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