For this reason, in the unlikely event that a hearing is held, you will probably be required to testify in person. The judge may recommend dismissal of the charges if they were not proven. Board members then vote on the proposed decision. If the proposed decision is adopted, it becomes final. The Board may instead vote to nonadopt the decision and to issue its own final decision after reviewing the hearing transcripts and written and oral arguments.
Final decisions are matters of public record and are available on request.
You, as the complainant, will receive a complimentary copy of the final decision. The administrative disciplinary process may take up to two years. If you have evidence that an unlicensed person is participating in activities that require a license, you should report the individual to the Board. The Board will investigate the allegations and, if sufficient evidence is found, will forward the information to the local District Attorney for criminal prosecution. While no law requires a psychologist to report sexual misconduct by a colleague, he or she may do so on behalf of a patient, but only if the patient gives written authorization.