11A.080 Investigation of complaints -- Procedures -- Resolution. - Kentucky Statutes

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11A.080 Investigation of complaints -- Procedures -- Resolution. (1) (a) Upon a complaint signed under penalty of perjury by any person, or upon its own motion, the commission shall conduct a preliminary investigation of any
alleged violation of this chapter. (b) The preliminary investigation shall begin not later than ten (10) days after the next commission meeting following the receipt of the sworn complaint, or, if
the investigation is initiated by the commission's own motion, not later than
ten (10) days after the date of the adoption of the motion. (c) Within ten (10) days of the commencement of the preliminary investigation, the commission shall forward a copy of the complaint, if one has been filed, or
a statement of possible violations being investigated, and a general statement
of the applicable law to the person alleged to have committed a violation. (2) All commission proceedings and records relating to a preliminary investigation shall be confidential until a final determination is made by the commission, except:
(a) The commission may turn over to the Attorney General, the United States Attorney, or the Commonwealth's Attorney of the jurisdiction in which the
offense allegedly occurred, evidence which may be used in criminal
proceedings; (b) If the alleged violator publicly discloses the existence of a preliminary investigation, the commission may publicly confirm the existence of the
inquiry and, in its discretion, make public any documents which were issued
to either party; (c) If the matter being investigated was referred to the commission from another state agency, the commission may inform the referring state agency of the
status of any preliminary investigation and of any action taken on the matter. (3) If the commission determines in the preliminary investigation that the facts are not sufficient to constitute a violation of this chapter, the commission shall immediately
terminate the investigation and notify in writing the complainant, if any, and the
person alleged to have committed a violation. The commission may confidentially
inform the alleged violator of potential violations and provide information to ensure
future compliance with the law. If the alleged violator publicly discloses the
existence of such action by the commission, the commission may confirm the
existence of the resolution and, in its discretion, make public any documents which
were issued to the alleged violator. (4) If the commission, during the course of the preliminary investigation, finds probable cause to believe that a violation of this chapter has occurred, the commission may,
upon majority vote:
(a) Due to mitigating circumstances such as lack of significant economic advantage or gain by the alleged violator, lack of significant economic loss to
the state, or lack of significant impact on public confidence in government, in
writing, confidentially reprimand the alleged violator for potential violations
of the law and provide a copy of the reprimand to the alleged violator's
appointing authority, if any. If the alleged violator publicly discloses the existence of such an action, the commission may confirm the existence of the
action and, in its discretion, make public any documents which were issued to
the alleged violator; or (b) Initiate an administrative proceeding to determine whether there has been a violation. Effective: July 14, 2000
History: Amended 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 475, sec. 6, effective July 14, 2000. -- Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 603, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1998. -- Amended 1993 (1st Extra.
Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 4, sec. 73, effective September 16, 1993. -- Created 1992 Ky.
Acts ch. 287, sec. 10, effective July 14, 1992.