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Presumptive review process, juvenile charges, new evidence
Discretionary review; de novo review; regulatory factors
refusal to issue license, failure to follow regulations, exercise of poor judgment
Dismissal, failure to prosecute
Discretionary review process, unclear explanation of household member's unsuitability
Discretionary review process, prior allegations of abuse
Discretionary review, suitability, “good judgment”
