A. All examination materials, records of examination grading and performance, and transcripts of educational institutions concerning applicants and licensees are confidential and are not public records.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 32-1310

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Department: means the department of health services. See Arizona Laws 32-1301
  • Licensee: means a person to whom the department has issued a license under this chapter. See Arizona Laws 32-1301

B. Complaints, investigative reports, documents, exhibits and other materials relating to an investigation are not public records and shall remain confidential except as provided in subsections C and E of this section.

C. On written request, the department shall release confidential information to the subject of an informal interview and to the public after the department sends a case to an informal interview.

D. After receiving a complaint, the department shall inform the licensee of the name of the complainant and the general nature of the complaint.

E. During an investigation, after the department issues a formal hearing or informal interview notice and notifies the licensee, the department may release the name of the complainant and the general nature of the complaint to the public.