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href=\"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/\">Home<\/a><span>\/<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/knowledge-support\/\">Knowledge &amp; Support<\/a><span>\/<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/knowledge-support\/\">Michigan Psychologists<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <p class=\"eyebrow\">Michigan &middot; State Psychology Boards<\/p>\r\n    <h1>Answering a Michigan Board of Psychology complaint: your response and options<\/h1>\r\n    <p class=\"meta\">5 min read &middot; Updated July 2026<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p class=\"lead\">How you answer a Michigan Board of Psychology complaint can decide the outcome \u2014 and in Michigan, one deadline matters above all others: a failure to respond within 30 days is treated as an admission of the allegations. This guide explains how to answer the complaint, why that deadline is so important, the options open to you, the sanctions the Disciplinary Subcommittee can impose, and how to build the strongest possible response.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <aside class=\"takeaways\">\r\n      <h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\r\n      <ul>\r\n      <li>You have 30 days from receipt of the administrative complaint to submit a written response; you are deemed to receive it three days after mailing.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Failing to respond within 30 days is treated as an admission of the allegations \u2014 the single most important deadline in the process.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Your options are to contest the allegations, negotiate a settlement at a compliance conference, or proceed to a hearing before an administrative law judge.<\/li>\r\n      <li>The Disciplinary Subcommittee imposes sanctions and must approve any settlement; its final decision may be appealed by right to the Court of Appeals.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Demonstrating insight and completing targeted education strengthens your position \u2014 though such courses are not accredited CE.<\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n    <\/aside>\r\n\r\n    <h2>What does answering the complaint involve?<\/h2>\r\n    <p>When the department issues an <strong>administrative complaint<\/strong>, it sets out the allegations and the section of the Public Health Code said to have been violated. Your task is to file a <strong>written response<\/strong> that addresses each allegation \u2014 factually, professionally, and anchored in your contemporaneous <a href='https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/courses\/documentation-for-healthcare-professionals\/'>records<\/a> rather than in argument or emotion.<\/p>\r\n    <p>This response is not a formality. It frames the department's view of the case, shapes any settlement discussion, and becomes part of the record. It should be prepared with counsel, not sent off quickly to \u201cclear things up.\u201d<\/p>\r\n    <h2>Why the 30-day written response is critical<\/h2>\r\n    <p>Michigan law is unforgiving on timing. You have <strong>30 days from receipt<\/strong> of the administrative complaint to respond \u2014 and you are deemed to receive it <strong>three days after it is mailed<\/strong>, so the clock may already be running when it reaches you. Under <strong>MCL 333.16231<\/strong>, a <strong>failure to respond within that period is treated as an admission<\/strong> of the allegations.<\/p>\r\n    <p>That makes the deadline the most consequential moment in the entire process. Missing it can hand the Disciplinary Subcommittee the basis to impose a sanction without a hearing at all. Calendar it immediately and treat it as immovable.<\/p>\r\n    <h2>What are your options after the complaint?<\/h2>\r\n    <p>Once you have responded, three broad paths are open. You can <strong>contest the allegations<\/strong>, setting out the facts and any defence. You can seek to resolve the matter at a <strong>compliance conference<\/strong>, negotiating a settlement acceptable to both you and the department. Or, if no settlement is reached, you can take the case to a <strong>hearing before an administrative law judge<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n    <p>These are not mutually exclusive: many cases begin with a written response, move to a compliance conference, and settle there \u2014 with a hearing held only if agreement proves impossible. Which path serves you best is a legal judgement to make with counsel.<\/p>\r\n    <h2>The compliance conference: negotiating a settlement<\/h2>\r\n    <p>The <strong>compliance conference<\/strong> is where most contested Michigan cases are resolved. It is a negotiation, usually attended by you, your attorney, and a member of the department's staff, with the goal of reaching a <a href='https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/courses\/dealing-with-a-complaint-or-investigation-professionally\/'>settlement<\/a> before a hearing. A board member who is not on the Disciplinary Subcommittee may attend to assist.<\/p>\r\n    <p>Any agreement is written up as a settlement or a <strong>stipulation and final order<\/strong> and sent to the <strong>Disciplinary Subcommittee for approval<\/strong> \u2014 the DSC must approve it before it binds you. A negotiated settlement gives you a measure of control over the outcome that a contested hearing does not.<\/p>\r\n    <h2>What happens at an administrative hearing?<\/h2>\r\n    <p>If the case is not settled, it proceeds to a <strong>contested-case hearing before an administrative law judge<\/strong> under Michigan's Administrative Procedures Act. Both the department and you present evidence and argument, and the ALJ prepares a <strong>proposal for decision<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n    <p>The <strong>Disciplinary Subcommittee then makes the final determination<\/strong> and imposes any sanction. A final decision of the DSC may be <strong>appealed by right to the Michigan Court of Appeals<\/strong> \u2014 a distinctive feature of the state's health-discipline system.<\/p>\r\n    <h2>What sanctions can the Disciplinary Subcommittee impose?<\/h2>\r\n    <p>The sanctions available under <strong>MCL 333.16226<\/strong> include a <strong>reprimand<\/strong>, a <strong>fine<\/strong> (which the Code caps at up to $250,000 for the most serious general-duty violations), <strong>probation<\/strong>, <strong>limitation<\/strong> of the license, <strong>suspension<\/strong>, <strong>revocation<\/strong>, and <strong>restitution<\/strong>. The subcommittee may also require a licensee to complete an <a href='https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/courses\/remediation-for-fitness-to-practise\/'>educational, training, or treatment program<\/a> or a competence examination.<\/p>\r\n    <p>The subcommittee weighs the nature of the violation, any patient harm, prior history, and evidence of insight and remediation in setting the sanction \u2014 and a reprimand or probation is a very different outcome from suspension or revocation.<\/p>\r\n    <h2>How do you build the strongest response?<\/h2>\r\n    <p>The strongest response combines timeliness, professionalism, and a genuine mitigation record. Meet the 30-day deadline, respond factually and with counsel, and be able to evidence <a href='https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/courses\/insight-for-fitness-to-practice\/'>insight<\/a>, <a href='https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/courses\/reflection-for-fitness-to-practise\/'>reflection<\/a> and <a href='https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/courses\/remediation-for-fitness-to-practise\/'>remediation<\/a> \u2014 a candid account of what went wrong, corrective changes to your practice, and targeted education in the area of concern, whether that is <a href='https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/courses\/professional-boundaries-course\/'>boundaries<\/a>, <a href='https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/courses\/confidentiality-in-healthcare-practice\/'>confidentiality<\/a>, informed <a href='https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/courses\/privacy-consent-and-chaperone-in-healthcare-practice\/'>consent<\/a>, or general <a href='https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/courses\/ethics-and-ethical-standards-for-psychologists\/'>ethics<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n    <p>Because Michigan settlements frequently include a requirement to complete education, arriving at the compliance conference with that work already underway is especially persuasive \u2014 it can move a case toward a lighter outcome.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"courses\">\r\n      <h2>Related courses<\/h2>\r\n      <p class=\"note\">These are ethics and professional-development courses that help build the insight and mitigation record the department and Disciplinary Subcommittee consider. They are not accredited CE and are not a substitute for Michigan's mandatory continuing education for psychologists; confirm how any completion is recognized.<\/p>\r\n      <div class=\"cgrid\">\r\n      <a class=\"ccard\" href=\"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/courses\/dealing-with-a-complaint-or-investigation-professionally\/\"><span class=\"ct\">Dealing with a Complaint or Investigation Professionally<\/span><span class=\"cd\">How to conduct yourself through a regulatory complaint or investigation.<\/span><\/a>\r\n      <a class=\"ccard\" href=\"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/courses\/insight-for-fitness-to-practice\/\"><span class=\"ct\">Insight for Fitness to Practice<\/span><span class=\"cd\">Demonstrating the insight the Board looks for when it weighs mitigation.<\/span><\/a>\r\n      <a class=\"ccard\" href=\"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/courses\/remediation-for-fitness-to-practise\/\"><span class=\"ct\">Remediation for Fitness to Practise<\/span><span class=\"cd\">Structured remediation that evidences genuine change after a concern is raised.<\/span><\/a>\r\n      <a class=\"ccard\" href=\"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/courses\/reflection-for-fitness-to-practise\/\"><span class=\"ct\">Reflection for Fitness to Practise<\/span><span class=\"cd\">Reflective practice that turns a concern into demonstrable learning.<\/span><\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"siblings\">\r\n      <h2>More Michigan psychologist guides<\/h2>\r\n      <ul>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/what-happens-when-a-complaint-is-filed-against-a-psychologist-in-michigan\/\">What happens when a complaint is filed against a psychologist in Michigan<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/under-investigation-by-the-michigan-board-of-psychology-stages-timeline-and-your-rights\/\">Under investigation by the Michigan Board of Psychology: stages, timeline and your rights<\/a><\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"faq\">\r\n      <h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\r\n      <details><summary>How long do I have to answer a Michigan Board of Psychology complaint?<\/summary><div class=\"fa\">You have 30 days from receipt of the administrative complaint, and you are deemed to receive it three days after mailing. Prepare and submit the written response within that window, with counsel.<\/div><\/details>\r\n      <details><summary>What happens if I miss the 30-day deadline?<\/summary><div class=\"fa\">A failure to respond within 30 days is treated as an admission of the allegations under MCL 333.16231. The Disciplinary Subcommittee may then impose a sanction, potentially without a hearing. It is the deadline to protect above all.<\/div><\/details>\r\n      <details><summary>What is a compliance conference?<\/summary><div class=\"fa\">It is a negotiation, usually attended by you and your attorney, aimed at settling the matter before a hearing. Any settlement is written up as a stipulation and final order and must be approved by the Disciplinary Subcommittee.<\/div><\/details>\r\n      <details><summary>What happens at an administrative hearing?<\/summary><div class=\"fa\">It is a contested case before an administrative law judge, who issues a proposal for decision. The Disciplinary Subcommittee then makes the final determination and imposes any sanction.<\/div><\/details>\r\n      <details><summary>What sanctions can be imposed?<\/summary><div class=\"fa\">Under MCL 333.16226: a reprimand, a fine, probation, limitation, suspension, revocation, or restitution, and a requirement to complete an educational, training, or treatment program or a competence examination.<\/div><\/details>\r\n      <details><summary>Can I appeal the decision?<\/summary><div class=\"fa\">Yes. A final decision of the Disciplinary Subcommittee may be appealed by right to the Michigan Court of Appeals.<\/div><\/details>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <p class=\"disclaimer\">This article is general information for psychologists, not legal advice. Regulatory processes change and every case turns on its own facts \u2014 confirm current requirements with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, the Board of Psychology, and your own attorney before acting.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n  \"@graph\": [\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Article\",\r\n      \"headline\": \"Answering a Michigan Board of Psychology complaint: your response and options\",\r\n      \"description\": \"How to answer a Michigan Board of Psychology complaint: the critical 30-day response, your options, the compliance conference, hearings, sanctions, and appeals.\",\r\n      \"articleSection\": \"Knowledge & Support\",\r\n      \"inLanguage\": \"en-US\",\r\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/knowledge-support\/psychologists\/michigan\/respond-to-complaint\/\",\r\n      \"datePublished\": \"2026-07-07\",\r\n      \"dateModified\": \"2026-07-07\",\r\n      \"author\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Person\",\r\n        \"name\": \"Dr Shehzad Iqbal\"\r\n      },\r\n      \"publisher\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Organization\",\r\n        \"name\": \"Healthcare Ethics Courses\",\r\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/\"\r\n      },\r\n      \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\r\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/knowledge-support\/psychologists\/michigan\/respond-to-complaint\/\"\r\n      }\r\n    },\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\r\n      \"itemListElement\": [\r\n        {\r\n          \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\r\n          \"position\": 1,\r\n          \"name\": \"Home\",\r\n          \"item\": \"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/\"\r\n        },\r\n        {\r\n          \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\r\n          \"position\": 2,\r\n          \"name\": \"Knowledge & Support\",\r\n          \"item\": \"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/knowledge-support\/\"\r\n        },\r\n        {\r\n          \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\r\n          \"position\": 3,\r\n          \"name\": \"Michigan Psychologists\",\r\n          \"item\": \"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/knowledge-support\/\"\r\n        },\r\n        {\r\n          \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\r\n          \"position\": 4,\r\n          \"name\": \"Answering a Michigan Board of Psychology complaint: your response and options\",\r\n          \"item\": \"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/knowledge-support\/psychologists\/michigan\/respond-to-complaint\/\"\r\n        }\r\n      ]\r\n    },\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\r\n      \"mainEntity\": [\r\n        {\r\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n          \"name\": \"How long do I have to answer a Michigan Board of Psychology complaint?\",\r\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n            \"text\": \"You have 30 days from receipt of the administrative complaint, and you are deemed to receive it three days after mailing. 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