Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 61-20-8 - Period of Disqualification8.1. Subject to the provisions of section 8.2 of this rule, applicants who are disqualified for employment because of a conviction that has not been reversed shall be afforded the opportunity to reapply for open positions after the expiration of five years from the date of conviction or date of release from the imposed penalty, whichever is later, if the individual had not been convicted of any other crime during that period.8.2. Convictions for violent or sexual offenses shall be subject to a longer period of disqualification.8.2.a. The Department may impose a period of disqualification of ten years for violent offenses for all positions within the Department.8.2.b. The Department may impose a period of disqualification of twenty years for sexual offenses for all positions within the Department.8.2.c. The Department may impose a period of disqualification of longer than the minimum period set forth in this subsection if the offense is of the type to create an ongoing disqualification from the specific criteria for a particular position for which the applicant has applied.