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 |