0250-05-03-.01
Right To Appeal
Cite as Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0250-05-03-.01
(1)
When an applicant for, or recipient of, services is dissatisfied with any action taken by the Department
of Children’s Services, pursuant to current Department of Children’s Services policy, he/she has a right
to appeal for a fair hearing by an impartial official, provided that actions taken pursuant to judicial
order or which are the subject of pending judicial proceedings shall not be subject to review by a fair
hearing. Grievances may also be addressed wherein the sole issue is one of protest of State or Federal
laws, policies, or regulations.
(2)
The applicant, or recipient, or his/her representative shall request a hearing by any clear expression,
oral or written.