Section 388-103-0100 - How does an alleged perpetrator request an administrative hearing to challenge an initial substantiated finding?(1) To request an administrative hearing, the alleged perpetrator must send, deliver, or fax a written request to the office of administrative hearings (OAH).(a) OAH must receive the written request no later than the earlier of: (i) 5:00 p.m. on the thirtieth calendar day after the mailing date on adult protective services' (APS's) letter of notice; or(ii) 5:00 p.m. on the thirtieth calendar day after the date APS's letter of notice was personally served upon the alleged perpetrator.(b) Days are counted as described under WAC 388-020035.(c) OAH mailing addresses, fax numbers, and telephone numbers are in WAC 388-02-0025.(2) The minimum information required to make a request is given by:(a) Completing the adult protective services administrative hearing request form (DSHS 27-178); or(b) A written request that includes:(i) The full legal name, current address, and phone number of the alleged perpetrator;(ii) A brief explanation of why the alleged perpetrator disagrees with the initial substantiated finding; and(iii) A description of assistance needed in the administrative appeal process, if any, by the alleged perpetrator, such as a foreign or sign language interpreter, or accommodation for a disability.(3) Good cause, as described under WAC 388-02-0020, does not apply to the requirements of this section.Wash. Admin. Code § 388-103-0100
Adopted by WSR 21-11-108, Filed 5/19/2021, effective 7/1/2021