The individual may appeal the decision of the hearing officer to the area appeals panel. Appeal requests must be in writing, must be specific and based on objection to the procedures used or the information available to the hearing officer in making their decision. Appeals must be submitted within seven calendar days of the hearing officer's written decision. For reasons of community protection, all sanctions ordered by the hearing officer will be imposed following the hearing and will not be stayed. The appeals panel, upon receipt of an appeal, will review the findings and decision of the hearing officer and either:

(1) Affirm, or affirm and modify to a lesser sanction the decision of the hearing officer; or

(2) Reverse the decision of the hearing officer; or

(3) Remand for a rehearing.