When an applicant has been convicted of a penal crime directly related to the profession, vocation, or occupation for which licensure is sought, and it is determined that the conviction may be considered under section 831-3.1, the department, executive secretary, or the licensing authority‘s designee may request the following documents from the applicant:

(1) Copies of any court records, orders, or other documents that state the facts and statutes upon which the applicant was convicted, the verdict of the court with regard to that conviction, the sentence imposed, and the actual terms of the sentence; and

Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 436B-12

  • authority: means the director, or any licensing board or commission under the administrative control of the director pursuant to section 26-9(c), authorized by statute to grant or to deny licenses. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 436B-2
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Department: means the department of commerce and consumer affairs. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 436B-2
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.
(2) Affidavits from any parole officer, employer, or other persons who can attest to a firm belief that the applicant has been sufficiently rehabilitated to warrant public trust.