Probable Cause or No Probable Cause
An authorized member of the Commission staff shall make a
prompt investigation and shall issue a recommendation
to an administrative law judge under the jurisdiction of the Commission,
who shall then issue a determination of probable cause or no probable
cause.
If the administrative law judge concurs with the investigating
official that probable cause exists regarding the allegations
of the complaint, the staff of the commission shall promptly endeavor
to eliminate the discriminatory or unfair practice by conference,
conciliation, and persuasion. If the administrative law judge
finds that no probable cause exists, the administrative law judge
shall issue a final order dismissing the complaint and shall promptly
mail a copy to the complainant and to the respondent by certified
mail.
Iowa Code section 216.15(3).
After a complaint has been filed, the executive director or
a designated staff member shall assign a member of the investigatory
staff to make a prompt investigation of the complaint. The investigator
shall review all of the evidence and make a recommendation of
probable cause or no probable cause or other appropriate action
to the administrative law judge designated to issue findings.
The administrative law judge shall review the case file and issue
an independent determination of probable cause or no probable
cause, or other appropriate action.
Where the administrative law judge rejects the recommendation
of the staff, the reasons shall be stated in writing and placed
in the case file.
Both the complainant and respondent shall be notified of the
decision in writing by certified mail within 15 days of the administrative
law judge's decision.
161 Iowa Admin Code section 3.13.