Sec. 12. (a) The board may refuse to grant a certificate on the ground of failure to satisfy the good character requirement only if there is a substantial connection between the lack of good character of the applicant and the professional responsibilities of a licensee.

     (b) A finding by the board of lack of good character must be supported by clear and convincing evidence.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 25-2.1-3-12

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • 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.
     (c) When an applicant is found to be unqualified for a certificate because of a lack of good character, the board shall furnish the applicant:

(1) a statement containing the findings of the board;

(2) a complete record of the evidence on which the determination was based; and

(3) a notice of the applicant’s right of appeal.

As added by P.L.30-1993, SEC.7.