West Virginia
West Virginia
Final grade: C+
Exclusion Grade
C+
Relevance Grade
B-
Due Process Grade
B-
Exclusion
Overarching ban on blanket bans | Yes, but excludes medical and security licenses |
Ban on considering arrest records | No |
Ban on considering post-conviction relief records | No |
Time limit | 5 years, except for sexual or violent crimes |
Ban on vague, discretionary character standards | Yes |
Relevance
Relationship between the crime and the license sought | "Rational nexus" |
Required factors for consideration | |
Rehabilitation | Yes |
Time elapsed since crime was committed | Yes |
Age when crime was committed | No |
Employment History | No |
Testimonials | No |
Due Process
Petition Process | Yes |
Burden of Proof | Both unspecified |
Right to appeal | Yes |
Written notice requirement | No |