R523-4-9. Justice Certification Procedures

  (1) Providers seeking first-time approval or re-approval shall make application to the Division at least 60 days prior to delivering services.

  (2) Each provider seeking certification shall submit a completed and signed application and assurances form to the Division.

  (3) All application forms shall be reviewed by the Division.

  (4) The Division shall determine if the application is complete and demonstrates compliance with this rule.

  (5) If the Division approves the application and determines the program has met all other requirements, the Division shall provisionally certify the program for a period of up to one year.

  (6) The Division shall notify all applicants of the status of their applications in writing. The status of an application may be:

  (a) Approved,

  (b) Denied, or

  (c) Requires additional information.

  (7) A final certification shall be completed within the one year provisional certification period of time, according to the procedures established by the Division.

  (8) If an application for re-approval requires additional information, a previously certified program may continue to provide services for 30 days from the date of notification unless notified by the Division to cease and desist.