South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 46 - Department of Human Services
Article 46:31 - Interpreters for the deaf
Chapter 46:31:01 - Complaints and discipline
Section 46:31:01:04.03 - Investigation of complaint
Current through Register Vol. 51, page 43, September 23, 2024
The division shall process the complaint and complete an investigation within 90 business days of receipt of the complaint.
Within ten business days of completion of the investigation the division shall make a decision and the interpreter shall be notified of the following:
(1) The findings of the investigation;
(2) Any corrective action, if necessary, and the time-frame required for completion;
(3) The decision to be carried out if the corrective action is not completed to the satisfaction of the division within the required time frame; and
(4) The right to appeal any decision to deny, suspend, or revoke the interpreter's certification as provided in § 46:31:01:05.01.
Upon conclusion of the investigation and arriving at a decision that unprofessional conduct has been proven, the division may issue a letter of reprimand, suspend, or revoke the interpreter's certification.
General Authority: SDCL 1-36A-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 1-36A-12.
