Complaint Resolution

Iowa Code 272 requires complaints to be resolved within 180 days "…unless good cause can be shown for an extension of this limitation."

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ComplaintReceived

Staff Review(Executive Director

Determines Jurisdiction)

Case Accepted andInvestigator Assigned

Investigator InitiatesInvestigation

Board ReviewsInvestigative Report

Board finds probable cause andissues a Hearing Notice

Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)Conducts Hearing

Proposed DecisionIssued by ALJ

Board Considerationof Proposed Decision

Board InitiatesCase Review

Respondent AppealsDecision to Board

BriefsReceived

BoardConsideration

Board IssuesFinal Decision

Respondent or Complainant mayfile for Judicial Review

in District Court

CaseRejected

CaseDismissed

Settlement

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Process