If you wish to file an ethics complaint against a certified professional or a person seeking RICB certification, you must thoroughly complete the RICB Ethical Complaint Form.  This form is available on the RICB website or a copy can by mailed to you. 
 
The fully completed complaint form should be mailed in an envelope marked “Confidential” to:
 
Ethics Committee
Attention:  Executive Director
RI Certification Board
298 S. Progress Ave.
Harrisburg, PA 17109
 
Helpful points to remember:
 
  • The Executive Director of RICB can answer any questions you might have related to the ethical complaint process.
  • Individuals certified by RICB are subject to the RICB Code of Ethical Conduct as well as those individuals who have made application for a credential beginning at the date of application for a credential.
  • Verbal complaints and anonymous action complaints will not be considered for investigation with the exception of publicly available information (i.e. newspaper articles, court records, etc.).
  • A certified professional shall promptly alert a colleague informally to potentially unethical behavior so said colleague could take correction action.
  • A certified professional shall report any uncorrected violation of the RICB Code of Ethical Conduct within 90 days of the alleged violation.
  • Non-RICB certified persons wishing to file a complaint must do so within four years from the date the offense occurred.
  • Once the complaint has been filed, the RICB Executive Director may, at his/her discretion, proceed with an investigation even if the complainant subsequently requests that the complaint be withdrawn.
 
For additional information, please contact the RICB Executive Director at 401-349-3822, extension 103.