DCF 13.12(2)(2) Submit any supporting documents and information required by the rehabilitation review application to the agency. DCF 13.12 HistoryHistory: EmR1918: emerg. cr., eff. 1-30-19; CR 19-089: cr. Register March 2020 No. 771, eff. 4-1-20. DCF 13.13DCF 13.13 Agency rehabilitation review process. DCF 13.13(1)(1) Time frame. If an application for a rehabilitation review is not complete or any supporting documents or information required in the application are not submitted within 90 days after the date the application was first received by the agency, the request for a rehabilitation review shall be denied, unless the person requesting the rehabilitation review provides a good cause explanation. DCF 13.13(2)(2) Rehabilitation review panel. If a person who is eligible for rehabilitation review under s. DCF 13.11 submits an application that is complete under s. DCF 13.12 no later than the deadline in sub. (1), the applicable agency shall appoint a review panel of at least 2 persons to review the information submitted. The panel may request additional information from the person requesting the review or from other agencies or persons familiar with the person. DCF 13.13(3)(3) Requestor appearance. A person for whom a rehabilitation review is conducted under sub. (2) shall be given an opportunity to appear before the review panel to present information and answer any questions the panel members may have. The person’s appearance before the review panel may be in person, by telephone, or other technology approved by the agency. DCF 13.13(4)(4) Rehabilitation review panel. After reviewing the information obtained, a review panel appointed under sub. (2) shall decide whether the person who is the subject of the rehabilitation review has demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence that he or she is rehabilitated for purposes of receiving regulatory approval, employment as a caregiver or noncaregiver employee, contracting with a child care program to be a caregiver or noncaregiver employee, or residing at a child care program. The panel shall consider at least the following factors, as applicable: DCF 13.13(4)(a)(a) Personal references and comments from employers, persons, and agencies familiar with the applicant and statements from therapists, counselors, and other professionals. DCF 13.13(4)(b)(b) Evidence of successful adjustment to, compliance with, or proof of successful completion of parole, extended supervision, probation, incarceration, or work release privileges. DCF 13.13(4)(c)(c) Any investigations or enforcement actions by a regulatory agency for substantial noncompliance with applicable laws. DCF 13.13(4)(d)(d) Any subsequent contacts with law enforcement agencies, including arrests, charges, convictions, pending criminal or civil arrest warrants, civil judgments, or other legal enforcement actions or injunctions against the person. DCF 13.13(4)(e)(e) Any aggravating or mitigating circumstances surrounding the barring crime, act, or offense. DCF 13.13(4)(f)(f) Evidence of rehabilitation, such as public or community service, volunteer work, recognition by other public or private authorities for accomplishments or efforts or attempts at restitution, and demonstrated ability to develop positive social interaction and increased independence or autonomy of daily living. DCF 13.13(4)(g)(g) The age of the person at the time of the offense and the amount of time between the crime, act, or offense and the request for rehabilitation review. DCF 13.13(4)(h)(h) Whether the person is on the sexual offender registry under s. 301.45, Stats., or on a similar registry in another jurisdiction. DCF 13.13(4)(j)(j) The person’s employment history, including evidence of acceptable performance or competency and dedication to the person’s profession. DCF 13.13(4)(k)(k) The nature and scope of the person’s contact with clients in the position requested. DCF 13.13(4)(L)(L) The degree to which the person would be directly supervised or working independently in the position requested. DCF 13.13(4)(m)(m) The opportunity presented for someone in the position to commit similar offenses. DCF 13.13(4)(n)(n) The number, type, and pattern of offenses committed by the person. DCF 13.13(4)(o)(o) Successful participation in or completion of recommended rehabilitation, treatment, or programs. DCF 13.13(5)(a)(a) Scope. An agency review panel may grant rehabilitation approval only within the scope of the agency’s regulatory authority. DCF 13.13(5)(b)(b) Deferral. A review panel may defer a final decision under sub. (4) for a period of not more than 6 months, unless the person who is the subject of the rehabilitation review agrees to a longer time period. DCF 13.13(5)(c)(c) Written decision. A review panel shall issue a written decision under sub. (4) that includes the following, as applicable: