N.M. Admin. Code § 8.11.3.16
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 20, October 22, 2024
Section 8.11.3.16 - ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWA. An aggrieved person may request an administrative review of a decision made by the division regarding a substantiation of abuse, neglect or exploitation in accordance with the provisions set forth in this section. Administrative reviews are not available on any action that is currently or was previously the subject of a lawsuit.B. Requests for administrative reviews must be made in writing to the adult protective services division director within ten calendar days of receipt of the letter of substantiation. The division director or their designee, may reverse the substantiation any time before the scheduled review.C. Notification of substantiation, request for administrative reviews and administrative review process. (1) Requests for administrative reviews must be made in writing to the adult protective services division director within ten calendar days of the receipt of the letter of substantiation. The division director or their designee may reverse the substantiation anytime before the scheduled review.(2) Within 30 days of the receipt of the request for administrative review, the division notifies the aggrieved person requesting the administrative review of the time and date of the review, which may be no later than 60 days from the date of the request.(3) The person conducting the review shall be neutral and have no direct involvement with the investigation or substantiation.(4) The person conducting the administrative review issues a written decision within 30 days of the review, giving the reasons why the substantiation, by preponderance of evidence, is substantiated or reversed. The written decision is mailed to the aggrieved party and placed in the case record.(5) The decision by the person conducting the administrative review is final and non-appealable except as otherwise provided for by the law.N.M. Admin. Code § 8.11.3.16
8.11.3.16 NMAC - N, 6/1/2010