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.

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

     (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.