(1) An applicant for certification or recertification as an EMT or paramedic who has been convicted of or plead no contest, regardless of adjudication, to a felony and has complied with the requirements of Florida Statutes Chapter 940, and provides documentation of restoration of Civil Rights shall become certified provided that the requirements of Florida Statutes § 401.27, and Fl. Admin. Code R. 64J-1.008, for EMT or Fl. Admin. Code R. 64J-1.009, for paramedic have been met and no other basis for denial exists.

Terms Used In Florida Regulations 64J-1.017

  • 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.
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
    (2) The department shall consider an applicant for certification or recertification as an EMT or paramedic with a felony conviction upon the submission of the following documentation:
    (a) Copy of the judgement of the felony conviction.
    (b) All probation documents, including the name and telephone number of the probation officer.
    (c) Information regarding any additional convictions.
    (d) Any and all information related to the conviction, or plea and any and all information in support of the application, which the department deems necessary to base a decision for approval or denial.
Rulemaking Authority 401.27, 401.35 FS. Law Implemented 401.27, 401.41, 401.411, 401.414, 401.421 FS. History-New 1-3-99, Amended 11-3-02, Formerly 64E-2.033.