(a) A licensee or permit holder shall notify the board within 10 days of any felony conviction, and within 10 days of a civil action being brought against the licensee or permit holder, if the civil action arose from an interpreting or transliterating transaction or involves the goodwill of a licensee or permit holder or an existing interpreting or transliterating business or agency. The notification shall be in writing, sent by certified mail, and include a copy of the judgement.
Terms Used In Alabama Code 34-16-15
Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
Judgement: The official decision of a court finally determining the respective rights and claims of the parties to a suit.
writing: includes typewriting and printing on paper. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
(b) Allegations of breach of professional ethics or conduct incompatible with the Standards of Professional Practice as determined by the board may be brought against a licensee or permit holder by any individual, business, or agency.
