Florida Administrative Code
64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
64J - Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
Chapter 64J-1 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Section 64J-1.017 - Convicted Felons Applying for EMT or Paramedic Certification or Recertification

Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 64J-1.017

Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024

(1) An applicant for certification or recertification as an EMT or paramedic who has been convicted of or plead no contest, regardless of adjudication, to a felony and has complied with the requirements of Chapter 940, F.S., and provides documentation of restoration of Civil Rights shall become certified provided that the requirements of Section 401.27, F.S., and Rule 64J-1.008, F.A.C., for EMT or Rule 64J-1.009, F.A.C., for paramedic have been met and no other basis for denial exists.

(2) The department shall consider an applicant for certification or recertification as an EMT or paramedic with a felony conviction upon the submission of the following documentation:

(a) Copy of the judgement of the felony conviction.

(b) All probation documents, including the name and telephone number of the probation officer.

(c) Information regarding any additional convictions.

(d) Any and all information related to the conviction, or plea and any and all information in support of the application, which the department deems necessary to base a decision for approval or denial.

Rulemaking Authority 401.27, 401.35 FS. Law Implemented 401.27, 401.41, 401.411, 401.414, 401.421 FS.

New 1-3-99, Amended 11-3-02, Formerly 64E-2.033.

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