Idaho
Idaho
Final grade: C
Exclusion Grade
B-
Relevance Grade
C
Due Process Grade
C-
Strengths
- Bans boards from using vague standards like “good character” or “moral turpitude” to disqualify applicants.
- Created a predetermination petition process for ex-offenders.
Areas of Improvement
- Block boards from considering arrest records and old convictions.
- Require boards to use the more stringent “directly related” standard.
In 2020, Idaho enacted its first overarching law to protect ex-offenders who want a license to work, earning a C for its final grade.
Idaho Code: §§ 67-9410 to 67-9411
Exclusion
| Overarching ban on blanket bans | Yes |
| Ban on considering arrest records | No |
| Ban on considering post-conviction relief records | No |
| Time limit | No limit |
| Ban on vague, discretionary character standards | Yes |
Relevance
| Relationship between the crime and the license sought | "Currently relevant" |
| 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 | No |
| Written notice requirement | No |