N.M. Admin. Code § 8.8.3.17

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 8.8.3.17 - APPEAL RIGHTS

A. Denials: Any applicant who is found ineligible after completion of background check may request an administrative review from the CYFD. The request for an administrative review shall be in writing and the applicant shall cause the BCU to receive it within 15 days of the date of the BCU's written notice of a determination of unreasonable risk. If the request is mailed, three days are added after the period would otherwise expire. The administrative review shall be completed by a review of the record by a hearing officer designated by the CYFD cabinet secretary. The hearing officer's review is limited to:

(1) whether the BCU's conclusion of unreasonable risk is supported by any section of these rules; and

(2) whether the applicant has been erroneously identified as a person with a relevant conviction or substantiated referral. The review will be completed on the record presented to the hearing officer and includes the applicant's written request for an administrative review and other relevant evidence provided by the applicant. The hearing officer conducts the administrative review and submits a recommendation to the cabinet secretary no later than 60 days after the date the request for administrative review is received unless CYFD and the applicant agree otherwise.

B. Suspensions and revocations: A previously cleared applicant whose eligibility has been suspended or revoked may appeal that decision to CYFD and shall be entitled to a hearing pursuant to 8.8.4 NMAC. The request for appeal shall be in writing and the applicant shall cause the BCU to receive it within 15 days of the date of the BCU's written notice of suspension. If the request is mailed, three days are added after the period would otherwise expire.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.8.3.17

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVII, Issue 18, September 30, 2016, eff. 10/1/2016, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 22, November 19, 2024, eff. 11/20/2024