Washington
Washington
Final grade: B+
Exclusion Grade
C+
Relevance Grade
A
Due Process Grade
B
Exclusion
Overarching ban on blanket bans | Yes, but excludes health licenses |
Ban on considering arrest records | No |
Ban on considering post-conviction relief records | No |
Time limit | 10 years, except for crimes against children |
Ban on vague, discretionary character standards | Yes |
Relevance
Relationship between the crime and the license sought | "Directly relate" |
Required factors for consideration | |
Rehabilitation | Yes |
Time elapsed since crime was committed | Yes |
Age when crime was committed | No |
Employment History | Yes |
Testimonials | Yes |
Due Process
Petition Process | Yes |
Burden of Proof | Both unspecified |
Right to appeal | Yes |
Written notice requirement | Yes |