Re-applying for OT License
Can I make the Board of Occupational Therapy meet at an earlier date with me? The reason I ask is that we were supposed to meet in late 2005, then several times in 2006, and now they are telling me it will be 5/24/07, and that they can't guarantee my meeting. Here's my situation:
I had my occupational therapy license revoked for a year. That year
ended 8/10/05. But in order for it to be
reinstated I needed to meet with the Board of Occupational Therapy, and
I've been trying to since 8/05. I'm now on their calendar for 5/24/07,
but they say that can change too. I would like to meet with them very
soon. Please help.
Re: Re-applying for OT License
Ms. Barron's questions are appropriate ones for you to consider as to whether a meeting would be successful. If, however, the Board is refusing to meet with you for no good reason, I think there is a possible remedy by filing in court for a writ of administrative mandamus. I have successfully defended one such petition, but have never initiated a mandamus action, so I don't consider myself an authority by any means. Nevertheless, if you need the assistance of a court of law to get the ball rolling, that may be where to start. Note mandamus is the older term, sometimes "mandate" is used instead; it's the same thing.
Re: Re-applying for OT License
Ms. Barron's questions are appropriate ones for you to consider as to whether a meeting would be successful. If, however, the Board is refusing to meet with you for no good reason, I think there is a possible remedy by filing in court for a writ of administrative mandamus. I have successfully defended one such petition, but have never initiated a mandamus action, so I don't consider myself an authority by any means. Nevertheless, if you need the assistance of a court of law to get the ball rolling, that may be where to start. Note mandamus is the older term, sometimes "mandate" is used instead; it's the same thing.
