(1) Complaints to the office may be made in writing. The office shall also maintain a toll-free telephone line for complaints. A complaint shall be evaluated to determine if it alleges possible misconduct, misfeasance, malfeasance, or violation of a statute or of rules and regulations pursuant to section 50-1806. All complaints shall be evaluated to determine whether a full investigation is warranted. (2) The office shall not conduct a full investigation of a complaint unless: (a) The complaint alleges misconduct, misfeasance, malfeasance, or violation of a statute or of rules and regulations pursuant to section 50-1806; (b) The complaint is against a person within the jurisdiction of the office; and (c) The allegations can be independently verified through investigation. (3) After receipt of a complaint, the Inspector General shall determine whether the office will conduct a full investigation. A complaint alleging facts which, if verified, would provide a basis for discipline under the Uniform Credentialing Act shall be referred to the appropriate credentialing board under the act. (4) When a full investigation is opened on a private agency that contracts with the Office of Probation Administration, the Inspector General shall give notice of such investigation to the Office of Probation Administration.
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