A. Pursuant to ยง 17-3-102, an individual may petition for a pre-licensure determination of whether the individual's criminal record will disqualify the individual from licensure and whether a waiver may be obtained.
B. The individual must obtain the pre-licensure criminal background check petition form from the Board.
C. The Board will respond with a decision in writing to a completed petition within thirty (30) days of receipt of all documentation.
D. The Board's response will state the reason(s) for the decision.
E. All decisions of the Board in response to the petition will be determined by the information provided by the individual.
F. Any decision made by the Board in response to a pre-licensure criminal background check petition is not subject to appeal.
G. The Board will retain a copy of the petition and response and it will be reviewed during the formal application process.
Credits
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 235.09.1-22, AR ADC 235.09.1-22
