17-76-208. Disqualification of applicant for examination -- Appeal to commission.
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Effective 11/6/2025
17-76-208. Disqualification of applicant for examination -- Appeal to commission.
(1)The commission shall disqualify an applicant from taking an examination who:
(a)does not meet advertised qualifications for peace officer;
(b)has been convicted of a criminal offense inimical to the public service, or involving moral turpitude;
(c)has practiced or attempted deception or fraud in the applicant's application or examination, or in securing eligibility for appointment; or
(d)is not:
(i)a citizen of the United States; or
(ii)a lawful permanent resident of the United States who:
(A)has been in the United States legally for the five years immediately before the day on which the application is made; and
(B)has legal authorization to work in the United States.
(2)If the commission disqualifies an applicant in accordance with Subsection
(1), the commission shall notify the applicant by mail at the applicant's last known address.
(3)At any time before the day on which the examination is held, an applicant may:
(a)correct a defect in the applicant's application; or
(b)appeal in writing to the commission the commission's decision to disqualify the applicant.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 14 , 2025 Special Session 1