Alabama § 34-16-15 - Notification of Conviction or Pending Civil Action; Breach of Professional Ethics, Etc.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 34-16-15 — Notification of Conviction or Pending Civil Action; Breach of Professional Ethics, Etc., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34-16-15. Notification of Conviction or Pending Civil Action; Breach of Professional Ethics, Etc.
(a) A licensee or permit holder shall notify the board within 10 days of any felony conviction, and within 10 days of a civil action being brought against the licensee or permit holder, if the civil action arose from an interpreting or transliterating transaction or involves the goodwill of a licensee or permit holder or an existing interpreting or transliterating business or agency. The notification shall be in writing, sent by certified mail, and include a copy of the judgement.
(b) Allegations of breach of professional ethics or conduct incompatible with the Standards of Professional Practice as determined by the board may be brought against a licensee or permit holder by any individual, business, or agency.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 34-16-15 cover?
Section 34-16-15 ("Notification of Conviction or Pending Civil Action; Breach of Professional Ethics, Etc.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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