LAC 46:LXXXVI.1708. Time Lines

A. The time lines set forth in these standards are guidelines only and have been established to provide a reasonable framework for processing complaints. B. The committee will grant an extension of a deadline requested by a licensee or complainant only when justified by unusual circumstances. C. LRCs are pledged, in accordance with the LLPVRC Code of Professional Ethics for Licensed Rehabilitation Counselors, to cooperate with proceedings of the board for any alleged violation of the Code of Professional Ethics for Licensed Rehabilitation Counselors. If the LRC voluntarily relinquishes licensure or if the licensee or complainant fails to cooperate with an ethical inquiry in any way, the board shall, at its discretion, continue its investigation, noting in its final report the circumstances of the LRC's failure to cooperate. The committee, in its sole discretion, may terminate the complaint of an uncooperative complainant.