Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS
Part XXV - Credentialed Social Workers
Chapter 9 - Procedural Rules
Section XXV-937 - Decisions; Notice

A. Following the presentation of evidence and any arguments, submission of briefs or written memorandum (if requested by the hearing panel), the hearing panel shall deliberate and reach its findings of fact and conclusions of law as soon as practicable after the hearing concludes. The hearing panel shall render its decision in writing within 60 days of the last hearing date, unless the hearing panel extends time for submission of any post-hearing briefs, memoranda or suggested findings of fact and conclusions of law.

B. The hearing panel's findings of fact and conclusions of law, including any sanction if applicable, shall be signed by the presiding officer of the hearing panel on behalf of and in the name of the board. In any decision in which the hearing panel's decision was not unanimous, those hearing panel members deciding with the majority shall also sign the decision. Any panel member disagreeing with the findings of fact and conclusions of law or sanction should note his/her dissent on the decision and may record thereon any reasons for his/her dissent.

C. A certified copy of the final decision shall be served promptly upon respondent's counsel of record, or on respondent personally in the absence of counsel, and on the assistant attorney general in the same manner of service prescribed for the service of complaints.