Article 1. Complaints
6VAC20-260-280. Submittal requirements.
A. Any aggrieved or interested person may file a complaint against any person whose conduct and activities are regulated or required to be regulated by the board. The complaint must allege a violation of the law governing bail enforcement services or this regulation.
B. Complaints may be submitted:
1. In writing, or on a form provided by the department, by a signed complainant;
2. In writing, submitted anonymously, that provide sufficient detailed information for the department to conduct an investigation; or
3. Telephonically, providing the complaint alleges activities that constitute a life-threatening situation, have resulted in personal injury or loss to the public or to a consumer, or may result in imminent harm or personal injury, and that provide sufficient detailed information for the department to conduct an investigation.
Statutory Authority
§§ 9.1-102 and 9.1-186.2 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 26, Issue 1, eff. October 14, 2009.
6VAC20-260-290. Department Investigation.
A. The department may initiate or conduct an investigation based on any information received or action taken by the department to determine compliance with the Code of Virginia and this regulation.
B. Documentation.
1. Persons regulated or required to be regulated by this regulation pursuant to the Code of Virginia are required to provide department investigators with any and all records required to be maintained by this regulation.
a. This shall not be construed to authorize the department to demand records protected under applicable federal and state laws. If such records are necessary to complete an investigation, the department may seek a subpoena to satisfy the request.
b. The department shall endeavor to review, and request as necessary, only those records required to verify alleged violations of compliance with the Code of Virginia and this regulation.
2. The department shall endeavor to keep any documentation, evidence or information on an investigation confidential until such time as adjudication has been completed, at which time information may be released upon request pursuant to applicable federal and state laws, rules or regulations.
Statutory Authority
§§ 9.1-102 and 9.1-186.2 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 26, Issue 1, eff. October 14, 2009.