Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 503 - COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL PROBATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
Chapter 503-1 - PROBATION SERVICES
Rule 503-1-.38 - Appeals of Sanctions Imposed by the Council
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(a) Any probation entity upon which the council has imposed any sanction set forth in 503-1-.37 of these rules may appeal that decision by submitting a request for a hearing to the council within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of service of any notice of sanction by the council.
(b) Hearings on appeals filed by probation entities pursuant to this rule shall be conducted pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act, and shall be conducted by a hearing officer (Administrative Law Judge) appointed by the Chief Administrative Law Judge of the Office of State Administrative Hearings (O.S.A.H.), which hearing officer shall have all the power and authority set forth in the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act, and may preside at any conferences, reviews, or hearings scheduled and/or conducted.
(c) The council or hearing officer may deny or dismiss a request for a hearing for the following reasons:
(d) Appeals of decisions of the hearing officer shall be conducted pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.
O.C.G.A. Secs. 42-8-101, 50-13-18.