LAC 46:LXIII.1503. Complaints

A. A complaint is defined as the receipt of any information by the board indicating that there may be grounds for disciplinary action against a licensed psychologist or provisional licensed psychologist, or any other individual, under the provisions of title 37, chapter 28 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, or other applicable law, regulation or rule. B. Upon receipt of a complaint, the board may initiate and take such action as it deems appropriate. C. Complaints may be initiated by the board, by any licensed psychologist or by any other person. D. Upon receipt of complaints from other persons, the board will forward its Request for Investigation form to said person(s). Ordinarily, the board will not take additional action until the form is satisfactorily completed. 1. Except under unusual circumstances, the board will take no action on anonymous complaints. 2. If the information furnished in the Request for Investigation form is not sufficient, the board may request additional information before further considering the complaint. E. All complaints received shall be assigned a sequentially ordered complaint code which shall be utilized in all official references. F. The board shall determine whether the complaint warrants further investigation.