North Dakota Administrative Code
Title 75 - Department of Human Services
Article 75-03 - Community Services
Chapter 75-03-12 - Foster Parent Grievance Procedure
Section 75-03-12-06 - Formal hearing

1. The human service zone involved shall provide the conflict-free human service zone office with pertinent files and records for the review by the conflict-free human service zone director.

2. The conflict-free human service zone director, or the director's designee, shall conduct the hearing, swear witnesses, and maintain order.

3. Testimony taken at the hearing shall be preserved by a suitable recording device. Any party may receive a transcribed copy of the testimony upon request and payment of the transcription costs; provided, that the request is received within ninety days of the hearing.

4. The statements received at the hearing must be limited to those probative of the grievance under review.