30 Miss. Code. R. 3002-4.6 - Mitigating Factors

Notwithstanding Rule 4.5, any criminal conviction, other than a criminal conviction involving controlled substances, beyond ten (10) years prior to the application shall not disqualify an individual unless extenuating circumstances exist. Those extenuating circumstances shall be enumerated in the disqualifying determination notification. Other mitigating factors to be considered in determining whether the individual's criminal record will disqualify the individual from obtaining a license, registration or permit may include, but need not be limited to:

A. age at which the crime was committed;

B. circumstances surrounding the crime;

C. length of time since the conviction and criminal history since the conviction;

D. work history;

E. current employment and character references; and

F. other evidence demonstrating the ability of the person to perform the employment responsibilities competently and that the person does not pose a threat to the health or safety of the public.

Notes

30 Miss. Code. R. 3002-4.6

Miss. Code Ann. § 73-21-81

Adopted 11/3/2024