(1) If you are seeking a license or employment with a home or facility licensed by DCYF, you may appeal the department's decision by requesting an administrative hearing to dispute a denial of authorization for unsupervised access to children. You cannot contest the pending criminal charge, conviction, or negative action in the administrative hearing.

(2) Prospective volunteers or interns, contractors or their employees, or those seeking certification do not have the right to appeal the department's decision to deny authorization for unsupervised access to children.

(3) The employer or prospective employer cannot appeal the department's decision on your behalf.

(4) The administrative hearings are conducted by administrative law judges employed by the office of administrative hearings, pursuant to chapters 34.05 RCW and 110-03 WAC.