The board may refuse to issue, refuse to renew, suspend, revoke, or otherwise sanction a temporary permit or certified shorthand reporter certificate for any of the following reasons:
(1)  Conviction of a crime that is deemed relevant in accordance with section 67-9411(1), Idaho Code. The record of conviction, or a certified copy thereof, shall be prima facie evidence of conviction in such cases.

Terms Used In Idaho Code 54-3112

  • Board: means the state certified shorthand reporters board. See Idaho Code 54-3102
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
(2)  Fraud or misrepresentation resorted to in obtaining a certificate thereunder.
(3)  Fraud, dishonesty, corruption, willful violation of duty, gross incompetence in practice or unprofessional conduct in performing services as a certified shorthand reporter.
(4)  Persistent failure to perform duties.
(5)  Any physical or mental disability materially interfering with the performance of duties.
(6)  The violation of the provisions of this chapter or rules, or any ethical codes as may be adopted by the board.