A. The commission may revoke or suspend a license issued under this article, place a licensee on probation, issue a reprimand or impose a civil penalty for any of the following reasons:

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 36-1976

  • Action: includes any matter or proceeding in a court, civil or criminal. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • Commission: means the commission for the deaf and the hard of hearing. See Arizona Laws 36-1941
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Moral turpitude: means an offense, whether a misdemeanor or felony, that is related to extortion, burglary, larceny, bribery, embezzlement, robbery, racketeering, money laundering, forgery, fraud, murder, voluntary manslaughter or a sexual offense that requires the individual to register pursuant to section 13-3821. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.

1. Unprofessional conduct.

2. A violation of this article.

3. Gross negligence or incompetence in the performance of duties.

4. Fraud, dishonesty or corruption.

5. Inability to perform the duties of an interpreter at a level of skill that is required by the commission.

6. Conviction of a felony offense or any other offense involving moral turpitude.

7. Failing to meet minimum qualifications as prescribed by this article.

8. Adjudication of insanity or incompetency.

B. Before it takes disciplinary action pursuant to this section, the commission shall give a licensee notice and an opportunity for a hearing pursuant to its rules.

C. The commission may issue subpoenas, examine witnesses and administer oaths pursuant to a hearing held under this section.

 

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