Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida
Filed: Oct. 04, 2004
Whether the Division of Administrative Hearings has jurisdiction to conduct a formal hearing under the provisions of Section 120.569 and Subsection 120.57(1), Florida Statutes (2004), if the written request for a formal hearing was not timely filed pursuant to Subsection 120.569(2)(c), Florida Statutes (2004), and Florida Administrative Code Rule 28-106.111(2). Whether the Division of Administrative Hearings has jurisdiction to conduct a formal hearing under the provisions of Section 120.569 and Subsection 120.57(1), Florida Statutes (2004), if the Administrative Complaint issued by Petitioner, Department of Children and Family Services, fails to advise Respondent, Adoptions By Choice, Inc., whether mediation under Section 120.573, Florida Statutes (2004), is available as an alternative remedy as required by Section 120.573, Florida Statutes (2004), and Florida Administrative Code Rule 28-106.111(1).Respondent failed to timely file its answer and petition.
