Wash. Admin. Code § 110-04-0160
What may I do if I disagree with the department's decision to deny me a license, certification, contract, or authorization to have unsupervised access based on the results of the background check?
Effective May 26, 2022WSR 22-10-022RCW 43.43.832(2), 43.216.065, and 43.216.271CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF
- (1) If you are seeking a license or employment with a home or facility licensed by DCYF, you may appeal the department's decision by requesting an administrative hearing to dispute a denial of authorization for unsupervised access to children. You cannot contest the pending criminal charge, conviction, or negative action in the administrative hearing.
- (2) Prospective volunteers or interns, contractors or their employees, or those seeking certification do not have the right to appeal the department's decision to deny authorization for unsupervised access to children.
- (3) The employer or prospective employer cannot appeal the department's decision on your behalf.
- (4) The administrative hearings are conducted by administrative law judges employed by the office of administrative hearings, pursuant to chapters 34.05 RCW and 110-03 WAC.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.43.832(2), 43.216.065, and 43.216.271. WSR 22-10-022, § 110-04-0160, filed 4/25/22, effective 5/26/22. WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-04-0160, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.43.832. WSR 15-03-071, § 388-06A-0230, filed 1/15/15, effective 2/15/15.]