Administrative Complaint

Definition: The formal charging document alleging violations of licensing statutes or rules in an administrative disciplinary proceeding.

Example

After the required investigation and probable-cause process, DBPR files charges identifying alleged misconduct by a licensee.

Keep the distinction clear

An allegation is not a finding of guilt. An initial consumer complaint and a formal administrative complaint occupy different stages of the process.

Related terms

Complaint · Probable Cause (Discipline) · Formal Hearing

Keep studying

FREC Course I Syllabus: What to Study for the Sales Associate State Exam

References: Florida Statutes 455.225: disciplinary proceedings

Pronunciation (US): ad-MIN-uh-stray-tiv kum-PLAYNT (capitals show stress)

Pronunciation reference: Merriam-Webster