§ 162-241. Permanent disqualification for certain offenses.

(a)

Applicants for a driver's permit, or a renewal thereof shall never have been convicted of, or plead guilty to, anywhere under the laws of this state or any other state or of the United States any aggravated offense defined in R.S. 15:541 or murder.

(b)

If an applicant for a new or renewal of a driver's permit has been arrested or charged with any offense enumerated in this section, consideration of the application shall be suspended until a conviction or dismissal is rendered. If after being charged, there is a judicial determination of no probable cause for the arrest, the suspension shall immediately cease. Upon conviction of an enumerated offense, the driver's permit shall be revoked.

(c)

An arrest for any of the offenses listed in paragraph (a) above shall be grounds for an immediate interim suspension of an existing driver's permit. If after being charged, there is a judicial determination of no probable cause for the arrest, the suspension shall immediately cease. Upon conviction of an enumerated offense, the driver's permit shall be revoked.

(d)

Any holder of a driver's permit or applicant for a new or renewed driver's permit or must notify the bureau in writing of any arrest, charge, or conviction of a crime within 15 days of receiving any such arrest, charge, or conviction. If the applicant or permit holder is incarcerated during this period, they shall notify the bureau immediately upon release. Subsequently, they shall deliver to the bureau a certified copy of any order, judgment, or certificate of disposition issued by the clerk of the court within 15 days of disposition or sentencing.

(Code 1956, § 12-49; M.C.S., Ord. No. 25357, § 1, 6-20-13, eff. 6-30-13; M.C.S., Ord. No. 26596, § 1, 10-1-15; M.C.S., Ord. No. 27757, § 1, 5-3-18)