Rule ELPOC 2.11 - RESPONDENT LIMITED PRACTICE OFFICER(a)Right to Representation. An LPO may be represented by counsel during any stage of an investigation or proceeding under these rules.(b)Restrictions on Representation of Respondent. A former Chair of the Board or Board member cannot represent a respondent LPO in any proceeding under these rules until three years after leaving office.(c)Restriction on Charging Fee To Respond to Grievance. A respondent LPO may not seek to charge a grievant a fee or recover costs from a grievant for responding to a grievance unless otherwise permitted by these rules.(d)Medical and Psychological Records. A respondent LPO must furnish written releases or authorizations to permit disciplinary counsel access to medical, psychiatric, or psychological records as may be relevant to the investigation or proceeding, subject to a motion to the chief hearing officer, or the hearing officer if one has been appointed, to limit the scope of the requested releases or authorizations for good cause shown.Wash. Admi. And. Prac. R. ELPOC 2.11
Adopted effective 1/1/2009.