(1) A grievant or complainant may appeal a final order issued by DEO if the grievant or complainant is dissatisfied with or has been adversely affected by the final decision.

Terms Used In Florida Regulations 73B-1.010

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
    (2) A judicial appeal must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days of the rendition of the state’s decision. The final order issued by DEO shall be dated on the day it is mailed. The period for judicial review will run from the date the order is mailed. The final order shall include a notice of the opportunity to file for judicial review, including directions for filing the appeal. Rules 9.110 and 9.190, Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure, set forth the procedures for an individual to appeal a final state agency decision or action.
    (3) The appeal shall be commenced by filing a notice of appeal conforming to the requirements of Rule 9.110(d), Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure, accompanied with the appropriate filing fee.
    (4) The notice of appeal shall be filed with the Agency Clerk, Department of Economic Opportunity, Office of General Counsel, 107 E. Madison Street, MSC #110, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4128.
Rulemaking Authority 20.60, 120.54(6), 445.004 FS. Law Implemented 120.54(6), 445.023, 445.025, 445.028, 445.029, 445.030, 445.031, 445.032 FS. History-New 4-3-02, Formerly 60BB-1.010.