Sec. 6. The board may issue a certificate to an individual who is licensed or certified as a midwife in another state if:

(1) the board determines that the midwife has fulfilled requirements that are at least equal to the certification requirements of this article;

Terms Used In Indiana Code 25-23.4-3-6

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Judgment: means all final orders, decrees, and determinations in an action and all orders upon which executions may issue. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
(2) the midwife holds a license or certificate in good standing from another state and the midwife has practiced for at least three (3) out of the past five (5) years under the license or certificate;

(3) the midwife discloses to the board any judgment or settlement of malpractice and the board makes a determination that the judgment or settlement does not affect the midwife’s ability to practice as a midwife; and

(4) the midwife does not have a conviction in the previous five (5) years that has a direct bearing on the midwife’s ability to practice competently.

As added by P.L.232-2013, SEC.20.