Time Limitations Applicable

(1) Requests for appeals will be accepted only if submitted in writing, in compliance with Rule 0465-03-01-.16, and within the time limits set forth below. (a) For a request for a file review challenging a Class I substantiation or three (3) or more Class II substantiations in separate investigations for incidents occurring or discovered within a twenty-four (24) month period: within fifteen (15) calendar days following the date of the notice containing the information required by Rule 0465-03-01-.07(2). (b) For a request for a hearing challenging a referral for placement on the Abuse Registry: within sixty (60) calendar days following the date of the notice containing the information required by Rule 0465-03-01-.07(3). (c) For a request for a hearing challenging a Class I substantiation or three (3) or more Class II substantiations in separate investigations for incidents occurring or discovered within a twenty-four (24) month period: within sixty (60) calendar days following the date of the notice containing the information required by Rule 0465-03-01-.07(4). (2) In computing any period of time prescribed or allowed by statute, rule, or order, the time within which any act provided by law is to be done shall be computed by excluding the first day and including the last, unless the last day is a Saturday, a Sunday, or state or federal holiday, in which event the period runs until the end of the next day which is neither a Saturday, a Sunday nor a holiday.