Mich. Admin. Code R. 500.25 - Claim to rebut use of conviction as evidence of lacking good moral character; submission of supporting information or documentation

Rule 5.

(1) If an applicant has a conviction that may be used as evidence of the applicant's lack of good moral character, the applicant may provide the director with a claim for the purposes of rebutting that evidence by asserting 1 or more of the following:

(a) The applicant currently has the ability to, and is likely to, serve the public in a fair, honest, and open manner.

(b) The applicant has been rehabilitated.

(c) A requirement under section 2(2) of 1974 PA 381, MCL 338.42, has not been met.

(2) An applicant shall submit a claim described in subrule (1) of this rule with the application for the license in a form and manner prescribed by the director. The applicant shall submit with the claim supporting information, documentation, or a combination of both. In addition, the claim must include both of the following:

(a) A written statement by the applicant showing that 1 or more of the circumstances described in subrule (1) of this rule applies. The statement may include, but is not limited to, all the following:

(i) Length of time since the date of the applicant's conviction.

(ii) Volunteer work performed by the applicant.

(iii) Employment history of the applicant.

(iv) Personal achievements of the applicant.

(v) Professional achievements of the applicant.

(vi) Educational achievements of the applicant, such as classes taken, certifications or licenses obtained, or degrees earned.

(vii) Organizational activities and community involvement of the applicant.

(viii) Meaningful contributions made by the applicant for the well-being of other individuals.

(ix) The applicant's compliance with conditions of probation or parole and court-ordered obligations, including, but not limited to, full payment of fines and costs imposed as a result of a conviction.

(b) Two professional letters of reference from 2 different individuals that have worked with the applicant in a professional capacity. The letters must meet all of the following requirements:

(i) Be signed by the individual serving as a reference.

(ii) Be drafted and dated within 6 months before the date of the application for licensure.

(iii) Include a statement of how the individual knows the applicant and the length of time of their relationship.

Notes

Mich. Admin. Code R. 500.25

2023 MR 6, Eff. 3/20/2023