Section 220.08. Initial determinations.

 

(1)   General. At the conclusion of the investigation, the department shall issue an initial determination which shall state whether or not there is probable cause to believe that housing discrimination occurred as alleged in the complaint. This initial determination shall set forth the facts upon which its conclusion is based.

(2)   Initial determination of probable cause. If the initial determination of the department is that probable cause exists, the department shall issue a charge under s. DWD 220.11 .

(3)   Initial determination of no probable cause. If the initial determination of the department is that there is no probable cause to believe that housing discrimination occurred as alleged in the complaint, it shall dismiss the complaint. The department shall notify the parties and their attorneys of record of the complainant's right to appeal as provided in s. DWD 220.09 .

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