LA Revised Statute 37:33 – Pre-Application Eligibility Determination
In accordance with LA Revised Statute 37:33, an individual convicted of a crime may request at any time, including before obtaining any required education or training, that an entity issuing licenses to engage in certain fields of work pursuant to state law determine whether the individual’s criminal conviction disqualifies the individual from obtaining a license issued or conferred by the licensing entity. LA Revised Statute 37:33 allows for a pre-application eligibility determination with or without the completion of a criminal background check.
We strongly suggest that Request Option B is used in an effort to assure your determination is valid. An eligibility determination may be voided if at the time a full application for a license is submitted, the applicant has been subsequently convicted of a crime, has pending criminal charges, or has previously undisclosed criminal convictions.
Request Option A – NO Criminal Background Check (CBC)
An individual requesting a pre-application eligibility determination shall include any identifying information required by the Board and details of the individual’s criminal conviction, including any information relevant to the factors provided in LA Revised Statute 37:2950.
A request for pre-application eligibility determination may be denied should any requested details above not be provided. Furthermore, an eligibility determination may be voided if at the time a full application for a license is submitted, the individual has been subsequently convicted of a crime, has pending criminal charges, or has previously undisclosed criminal convictions. Within forty-five days after receiving a request, the Board will inform the individual whether, based on the criminal record information submitted, the individual is disqualified from receiving or holding the license about which the individual inquired.
You must submit the request form for pre-application eligibility determination.
Criminal history may be used as a basis for denial. All factors outlined in LA Revised Statute 37:2950 shall be considered.
A determination made pursuant to a pre-application eligibility determination is binding upon the Board unless, at the time a full application for a license is submitted, the applicant has been subsequently convicted of a crime, has pending criminal charges, or has previously undisclosed criminal convictions.