Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
Division of Registrations
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO 80202
Advisory Notice to Complainants
The boards and programs within the Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Registrations
(“Division”) are legally authorized to take licensure and disciplinary action relating to individuals’ licensure
status. Disciplinary action may be taken only where an individual has violated the statutes and rules
governing that individual’s profession.
Please be advised that the Division’s boards and programs operate under administrative law. The
Division will process your complaint administratively, but the Division is not legally authorized to proceed
with a criminal case or a private civil suit. This means:
1. The Division’s boards and programs are not legally authorized to impose civil remedies, such as
monetary damages to compensate complainants, or to resolve fee disputes, which are civil
matters.
2. The Division’s boards and programs are not legally authorized to impose criminal penalties, such
as jail sentences or criminal probation.
3. The mission of the Division’s boards and programs is to take licensure-related measures to
protect the public with respect to licensed professionals. The Division’s boards and programs are
legally authorized to seek remedies related to the license status of the licensee only when legal
grounds exist for such action.
4. The act of filing a complaint does not assure or imply that disciplinary action will be taken against
the licensee.
5. Filing a complaint with the Division does not preclude you from filing a separate legal action. If
you believe your allegations may constitute a criminal violation, please contact your local law
enforcement agency regarding the procedure to file a criminal complaint. If you wish to pursue
civil remedies, please consult a private attorney for guidance.
Additionally, if one of the Division’s boards or the Division Director determines after investigation that
dis