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Dismissal, failure to prosecute
Provisional and regular license, regulatory non-compliance, safety and welfare of children.
Discretionary review process, prior allegations of abuse
Discretionary review, suitability, “good judgment”
Discretionary review process, dismissed charges, suitability
License application, standard of review, de novo hearing, suitability
Discretionary review process, prior criminal convictions, new evidence
Discretionary review process, DCF allegation of abuse, new evidence