Iowa Admin. Code r. 193F-13.4 - [Effective until 5/22/2024] Substance of decision

In reviewing a petition for eligibility determination or a license application involving potentially disqualifying offenses, the board will determine whether any of the convictions are disqualifying offenses in the following manner.

(1) No disqualifying offenses.

a. If the board finds that none of the convictions disclosed in an eligibility determination petition are disqualifying offenses, the board will issue a written decision informing the petitioner that the disclosed convictions will not be grounds for license denial.

b. If the board finds that none of an applicant's convictions disclosed in a license application are disqualifying offenses, the applicant's convictions will not form the basis of any denial.

c. Notwithstanding the foregoing, an applicant with no disqualifying convictions must still meet all other requirements to be eligible for licensure and may be denied a license on other grounds.

(2) Disqualifying offense. If one or more convictions are disqualifying offenses, the board will determine whether the petitioner or applicant has established rehabilitation by clear and convincing evidence utilizing the following factors:

a. The nature and seriousness of the crime for which the applicant was convicted.

b. The amount of time that has passed since the commission of the crime. There is a rebuttable presumption that an applicant is rehabilitated and an appropriate candidate for licensure five years after the date of the applicant's release from incarceration, provided that the applicant was not convicted of sexual abuse in violation of Iowa Code section 709.4, a sexually violent offense as defined in Iowa Code section 229A.2, dependent adult abuse in violation of Iowa Code section 235B.20, or a forcible felony as defined in Iowa Code section 702.11, and the applicant has not been convicted of another crime after release from incarceration.

c. The circumstances relative to the offense, including any aggravating and mitigating circumstances or social conditions surrounding the commission of the offense.

d. The age of the applicant at the time the offense was committed.

e. Any treatment undertaken by the applicant.

f. Whether a certificate of employability has been issued to the applicant pursuant to Iowa Code section 906.19.

g. Any letters of reference submitted on behalf of the applicant.

h. All other relevant evidence of rehabilitation and present fitness of the applicant.

(3) Petitioner or applicant rehabilitated.

a. If the board finds that the petitioner established rehabilitation for all disqualifying offenses disclosed in an eligibility determination petition, the board will issue a written decision informing the petitioner that the disclosed convictions will not be grounds for denial if the petitioner later submits a completed license application.

b. If the board finds that the applicant established rehabilitation for all disqualifying offenses, the applicant's convictions will not form the basis of any denial.

c. Notwithstanding the foregoing, an applicant who demonstrated rehabilitation for all disqualifying convictions must still meet all other requirements to be eligible for licensure and may be denied a license on other grounds.

(4) Petitioner or applicant not rehabilitated. If the board finds the petitioner or applicant failed to demonstrate rehabilitation for all disqualifying offenses, the board will issue a written decision informing the petitioner or applicant that one or more convictions are grounds for license denial. The board's written decision will include all of the following:

a. The convictions that are disqualifying;

b. A written determination as to how each disqualifying offense is encompassed by a publicly available list identifying the convictions that may disqualify an applicant from receiving a license;

c. A written determination that each disqualifying offense directly relates to the profession;

d. A written finding regarding each rehabilitation factor specified in subrule 13.4(2);

e. The earliest date the petitioner or applicant may submit a new petition for eligibility determination or license application;

f. A statement indicating that evidence of rehabilitation may be considered upon reapplication, including any specific evidence the board would find persuasive on reapplication, if any; and

g. Information regarding how to appeal the decision and have the matter set for hearing.

Notes

Iowa Admin. Code r. 193F-13.4

Adopted by IAB February 24, 2021/Volume XLIII, Number 18, effective 3/31/2021