California Code of Regulations
Title 9 - Rehabilitative and Developmental Services
Division 4 - Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs
Chapter 6 - Nondiscrimination in Programs or Activities Receiving State Financial Assistance
Article 10 - Compliance and Enforcement
Section 10890 - Definitions
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
As used in this Article, the following terms shall apply:
(a) Good Cause. "Good cause" shall be established in the event of the death or incapacitating illness of a party or representative; an executed settlement or stipulation of facts; unavailability of a party or representative; or an unavoidable emergency.
(b) Probable Cause. "Probable cause" means having reason to believe; having more evidence for than against. A reasonable ground for belief is the existence of facts warranting the proceedings complained of.
(c) Reasonable Cause. "Reasonable cause" means the basis is such that the state of facts would lead a person of ordinary care and prudence to believe and conscientiously entertain honest and strong suspicion that a violation has occurred or is occurring.
Note: Authority cited: Section 11138, Government Code. Reference: Section 11136, Government Code.