Intake and reviewability and dismissal

1. An aggrieved person may utilize an intake questionnaire provided by the department to gain assistance from the department by contacting the department in person, by telephone, or in writing regarding alleged discriminatory practices. 2. The department shall promptly make a preliminary assessment to determine whether the information provided involves a potential violation of the Act and whether the department has jurisdiction over the matter. 3. The department shall administratively close or dismiss an intake questionnaire if during the preliminary assessment of the intake questionnaire it is determined that the alleged violation is: a. Not within the jurisdiction of the department; or b. Otherwise excluded from department review by state or federal law. 4. If it is determined that the department does not have jurisdiction, the department shall inform the aggrieved person of the reason the department lacks jurisdiction.