D. INVESTIGATION

Investigating discrimination complaints involves the skillful examination of evidence gained through the analysis of records and testimony. Investigation can result in a finding of: No Jurisdiction, Administratively Closed, No Probable Cause, or Probable Cause. All cases with


Chart 4. Case Findings by Type

FY 1984

Administratively Closed: 470 (35%)
Right to Sue: 146 (11%)
Closure After Hearing: 1 -
Hearing Officer's Dismissal 3 -
No Jurisdiction 241 (18%)
No Probable Cause 138 (10%)
Satisfactorily Adjusted 203 (15%)
Successfully Conciliated 25 (2%)
Withdrawn 89 (7%)
Withdrawn/Satisfactorily Adjusted 6 -
Probable Cause 14 (1%)
Total 1336 (99%)

 

findings other than Probable Cause are closed. During FY 1984, 1,336 complaints were processed which is a 20% increase over FY 1983 case findings of 1,113.

Chart 4 indicates findings rendered in complaints processed in FY 1984.

Where investigation reveals that discrimination has occurred, a probable cause determination is issued, and conciliation efforts begin.

 

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