Proceedings to revoke, refuse to renew or suspend a certificate or license, or to censure, place on probation and/or fine any licensed or certified social worker may be initiated by the Board or by any person upon the filing with the Board’s executive secretary of a complaint which shall contain:

1. (1) Name and address of the complaining party as well as the name and address of any licensed or certified social worker against whom the complaint has been filed.
2. (2) A plain and concise statement of the facts which together indicate that the individual licensed social worker complained against has violated Chapter 30, Title 34, ALA. CODE or rules promulgated by the Board or Standards of Professional Conduct & Ethics.
3. (3) The relief sought, if known.
4. (4) The signature and verification of the complainant in the form prescribed by the Board.

Author: Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §41-22-4(a)(2) (1991).

History: Repealed and Replaced: Filed October 31, 1997; Operative December 5, 1997; effective January 1, 1998. Amended: Filed September 15, 2015; effective October 30, 2016.