WAC 110-06-0110. Limitations on challenges to disqualifications

Administrative hearings requested to challenge background check disqualifications may not be used to adjudicate the basis for disqualification, including: (1) Pending criminal charges or criminal convictions; (2) Findings of child abuse or neglect as defined in chapter 26.44 RCW, or findings of abandonment, abuse, neglect, exploitation, or financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult as defined in chapter 74.34 RCW, if the subject individuals: (a) Failed to request a hearing to contest the finding after receiving notice of the finding from DCYF; or (b) Were notified of the finding and requested a hearing to contest the finding, but the finding was upheld by final administrative order or superior court order; (3) Court orders finding subject individuals' children to be dependent as defined in chapter 13.34 RCW; or (4) Negative actions, if the subject individuals were previously given the right of review or hearing right and final decisions or findings have been issued.