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PI Standards - Licensed and Unlicensed

Why License / Regulate PIs?

One primary purpose of licensing, in the area of public
harm and consumer protection, was to codify certain
criminal histories as being prohibiting factors to being
licensed.

A pre-existing statute requires DORA to evaluate criminal
histories and give preference to granting a conditional
license over denying a license. This has been done, and
demonstrates this effectiveness.

It is strongly recommended to get licensed in another state to
demonstrate a clear background.
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Standards of Practice

The legislative mandate of PI licensing to DORA
was Consumer Protection / Public Harm… this
also protected our profession and the PI with:
 Contracts
 Reports
 Conflicts of Interest
 Confidentiality
 Recordkeeping
 Advertising It is strongly recommended developing these
as your agency Standards of Practice as
professional and client protections.

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Standards of Practice

 Contracts
 A contract was required, except:
 An emergency when services are required and no time before
conducting the services (one should be executed ASAP);
 Services for an attorney;
 Services for another licensed PI; or
 Services for an insurance company.
 A contract, letter of engagement, fee schedule or other
documentation of the assignment is recommended. For
continuing clients, an annual disclosure or case specific.

It is strongly recommended developing these
as your agency Standards of Practice as
professional and client protections.

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