Wis. Admin. Code § DCF 57.56 – Summary suspension of a license. | Midpage
§ 57.56
Wis. Admin. Code § DCF 57.56
Summary suspension of a license.
Effective Jun 1, 2026Register May 2026 No. 845Department of Children and Families
(1)
(a) The department may close a group home by summarily suspending a regular or probationary license if the department believes the action is required to protect the health, safety, and welfare of a resident.
(b) Notice of summary suspension of a license may be written or verbal and shall specify the reason for the department action and the date the action becomes effective.
(2) Within 72 hours after the order in sub. (1), the department shall either permit the reopening of the group home or proceed to revoke the group home’s license.
(3) The division of hearings and appeals shall hold a preliminary hearing within 10 working days after the effective date of the order in sub. (1) to determine if the license should remain suspended during revocation proceedings. The division of hearings and appeals shall give written notice of the hearing to the licensee and the department.