C.R.S. Section 12-285-123
Disciplinary proceedings

  • investigations
  • judicial review

(1)

The board may commence a proceeding for the discipline of a licensee in accordance with section 12-20-403 when the board has reasonable grounds to believe that a licensee has committed an act enumerated in section 12-285-120.

(2)

In any proceeding held under this section, the board may accept as prima facie evidence of grounds for disciplinary action any disciplinary action taken against a licensee from another jurisdiction if the violation that prompted the disciplinary action in that jurisdiction would be grounds for disciplinary action under this article 285.

(3)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

The board may investigate potential grounds for disciplinary action upon its own motion or when the board is informed of the dismissal of a person licensed under this article 285 if the dismissal was for a matter constituting a violation of this article 285.

(b)

A person who supervises a physical therapist shall report to the board when the physical therapist has been dismissed because of incompetence in physical therapy or failure to comply with this article 285. A physical therapist who is aware that another physical therapist is violating this article 285 shall report the violation to the board.

(4)

The board may keep any investigation authorized under this article 285 closed until the results of the investigation are known and either the complaint is dismissed or notice of hearing and charges are served upon the licensee.

(5)

The board, through the department, may employ administrative law judges appointed pursuant to part 10 of article 30 of title 24, on a full-time or part-time basis, to conduct hearings under this article 285 in accordance with section 12-20-403 (3).

(6)

Final action of the board may be judicially reviewed in accordance with section 12-20-408, and judicial proceedings for the enforcement of an order of the board may be instituted in accordance with section 24-4-106.

(7)

The board may issue cease-and-desist orders under the circumstances and in accordance with the procedures specified in section 12-20-405.

Source: Section 12-285-123 — Disciplinary proceedings - investigations - judicial review, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-12.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

12‑285‑101
Short title 12‑285‑102
Legislative declaration 12‑285‑103
Applicability of common provisions 12‑285‑104
Definitions 12‑285‑105
State physical therapy board - created 12‑285‑106
Powers and duties of board - reports - publications - rules - interstate compact - limitation on authority 12‑285‑107
Use of titles restricted 12‑285‑108
Limitations on authority 12‑285‑109
License required 12‑285‑110
Licensure by examination 12‑285‑111
Provisional license - fee 12‑285‑112
Licensure by endorsement 12‑285‑113
Licensing of foreign-trained applicants 12‑285‑114
Expiration and renewal of licenses 12‑285‑115
Inactive license - rules 12‑285‑116
Special practice authorities and requirements - definition - rules 12‑285‑117
Scope of article - exclusions 12‑285‑118
Professional liability insurance required - rules 12‑285‑119
Continuing professional competency - definition - rules 12‑285‑120
Grounds for disciplinary action - definitions 12‑285‑121
Protection of medical records - licensee’s obligations - verification of compliance - rules 12‑285‑122
Disciplinary actions 12‑285‑123
Disciplinary proceedings - investigations - judicial review 12‑285‑124
Mental and physical examination of licensees 12‑285‑125
Confidential agreements 12‑285‑126
Professional review committees - immunity 12‑285‑127
Reports by insurance companies 12‑285‑128
Unauthorized practice - penalties 12‑285‑129
Violation - fines 12‑285‑130
Injunctive proceedings 12‑285‑131
Professional service corporations, limited liability companies, and registered limited liability partnerships for the practice of physical therapy - definitions 12‑285‑132
Repeal of part - review of functions 12‑285‑201
Additional board authority - rules 12‑285‑202
Use of titles restricted 12‑285‑203
Limitations on authority 12‑285‑204
Certification required 12‑285‑205
Certification by examination 12‑285‑206
Certification by endorsement 12‑285‑207
Certification of foreign-trained applicants 12‑285‑208
Expiration and renewal of certification 12‑285‑209
Continuing professional competency - rules - definition 12‑285‑210
Scope of part 2 - exclusions 12‑285‑211
Grounds for disciplinary action 12‑285‑212
Disciplinary actions 12‑285‑213
Disciplinary proceedings - investigations - judicial review 12‑285‑214
Mental and physical examination of certified physical therapist assistants 12‑285‑215
Confidential agreements 12‑285‑216
Reports by insurance companies 12‑285‑217
Unauthorized practice - penalties 12‑285‑218
Violation - fines 12‑285‑219
Injunctive proceedings 12‑285‑220
Repeal of part - review of functions
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Current through Fall 2024

§ 12-285-123’s source at colorado​.gov