Upon receipt of a timely request for a hearing, the designated administrator shall have the records and files of the institution available for review and shall hold an informal hearing concerning whether the individual in fact owes or owed any outstanding debts to the institution. The hearing must be conducted within ten business days of the request for a hearing. After the informal hearing, a decision shall be rendered by the administrator indicating whether in fact the institution is correct in withholding services for the outstanding debt. If the outstanding debt is owed by the individual involved, no further services shall be provided. Notification of this decision shall be sent to the individual within five business days after the hearing. This hearing shall constitute a brief adjudicative proceeding established by the Administrative Procedure Act at RCW 34.05.482 through 34.05.494.
Wash. Admin. Code § 132L-122-030
Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140 and chapter 34.05 RCW. 04-19-062, § 132L-122-030, filed 9/15/04, effective 10/16/04.