In its evaluation of court records and affidavits, the Division shall consider all information and as many facts as are presented to it, including, but not limited to:

1. (1) time elapsed since last offense or conviction;
2. (2) seriousness of the offense or alleged offense;
3. (3) extenuating circumstances, particularly in the case of juvenile offenses;
4. (4) statements of character witnesses, including the notarized affidavits which are submitted by previous employers.

History Note: Authority G.S. 58‑33‑45;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. June 12, 1978;
Amended Eff. February 1, 1989;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. June 25, 2016.