Section R9-26-517. Disciplinary Action

After a hearing that results in a determination that a licensee vio- lated A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 17.1, or this Chapter, the Commis- sion shall consider the following factors to determine the degree of discipline to impose under A.R.S. § 36-1976(A):

1.        Prior conduct resulting in discipline;

2.        Dishonest or self-serving motive;

3.        Amount of experience as an interpreter;

4.        Bad faith obstruction of the disciplinary proceeding by intentionally failing to comply with rules or orders of the Commission;

5.        Submission of false evidence, false statements, or other deceptive practices during the investigative or disciplin- ary process;

6.        Refusal to acknowledge wrongful nature of conduct;

7.        Degree of harm resulting from the conduct; and

8.        Whether harm resulting from the conduct was cured.

Historical Note

New Section made by final rulemaking at 13 A.A.R.

1720, effective May 1, 2007 (Supp. 07-2).