Colorado Revised Statutes Title 12. Professions and Occupations § 12-285-213. Disciplinary proceedings--investigations--judicial review

(1) The board may commence a proceeding for the discipline of a physical therapist assistant in accordance with section 12-20-403 when the board has reasonable grounds to believe that a physical therapist assistant has committed an act enumerated in section 12-285-211.

(2) In a proceeding held under this section, the board may accept as prima facie evidence of grounds for disciplinary action any disciplinary action taken against a physical therapist assistant from another jurisdiction if the violation that prompted the disciplinary action in that jurisdiction would be grounds for disciplinary action under this part 2.

(4) The board may keep any investigation authorized under this part 2 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 certified physical therapist assistant.

(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 part 2 in accordance with section 12-20-403.

(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.