Section 221.10. Appeal of initial determination of no probable cause.

 

(1)   When filed. Within 20 days after the date of an initial determination finding that there is no probable cause, a complainant may file with the division a written request for a hearing on the issue of probable cause. The department shall notify the respondent that an appeal has been filed within 10 days of receiving the appeal.

(2)   Dismissal final if no appeal filed. If no timely written request for a hearing is filed, the initial determination's order of dismissal shall be the final determination of the department.

(3)   Certification to hearing on issue of probable cause; right to stipulate that case be decided on merits. If a timely written request for a hearing is filed, the division shall issue a notice certifying the matter to hearing. A hearing on the issue of probable cause shall be noticed and conducted in accordance with the provisions of ss. DWD 221.13 and 221.15 to 221.21 , except that the parties may stipulate prior to the hearing that the administrative law judge may decide the case on the merits.

History: Cr. Register, September, 1994, No. 465 , eff. 10-1-94.