Missouri

Missouri

Final grade: B-

Exclusion Grade

D-

Relevance Grade

B

Due Process Grade

A+

Exclusion
Overarching ban on blanket bans Yes, but excludes teachers, medical licenses, and white-collar professions
Ban on considering arrest records No
Ban on considering post-conviction relief records No
Time limit No limit
Ban on vague, discretionary character standards No, but the state repealed requirements for good moral character/lack of moral turpitude for multiple licenses
Relevance
Relationship between the crime and the license sought "Directly relates to the duties and responsibilities for the licensed occupation," but exempts violent or sexual crimes
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 State bears burden of proof and requires clear and convincing evidence
Right to appeal Yes
Written notice requirement Yes