Section R4-26-302. Informal Interviews

A.      When a complaint is scheduled for informal interview, the Board shall send written notice of an informal interview to the licensee who is the subject of the complaint, by personal ser- vice or certified mail, return receipt requested, at least 20 days before an informal interview.

B.       The Board shall include the following in the written notice of an informal interview:

1.        The time, date, and place of the interview;

2.        An explanation of the informal nature of the proceedings;

3.        The licensee’s right to appear at the informal interview with legal counsel licensed in Arizona or without legal counsel;

4.        A statement of the allegations and issues involved;

5.        The licensee’s right to a formal hearing instead of the informal interview; and

6.        Notice that the Board may take disciplinary action at the conclusion of the informal interview;

C.      The procedure used during an informal interview may include the following:

1.        Swearing in and taking testimony from the licensee, com- plainant, and witnesses, if any;

2.        Optional opening and closing remarks by the licensee;

3.        An opportunity for the complainant to address the Board, if requested;

4.        Board questions to the licensee, complainant, and wit- nesses, if any; and

5.        Deliberation and discussion by the Board.

Historical Note

Renumbered from R4-26-151 effective July 3, 1991 (Supp. 91-3). New Section made by final rulemaking at 13 A.A.R. 1493, effective June 2, 2007 (Supp. 07-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 21 A.A.R. 3444, effec- tive January 30, 2016 (Supp. 15-4).