Section 1470.98  Rehabilitation

Upon written application to the Division for restoration of a license or for any other relief following discipline, the Division shall consider, but is not limited to, the following in determining if the person is sufficiently rehabilitated to warrant the public trust:

a)         The seriousness of the offense that resulted in the disciplinary action being considered;

b)         The length of time that elapsed since the disciplinary action was taken;

c)         The profession, occupation, and outside activities in which the applicant has been involved;

d)         Any counseling, medical treatment, or other rehabilitative treatment received by the applicant;

e)         Continuing education courses or other types of courses taken to correct the grounds for the disciplinary action being considered;

f)         The results of a professional competency examination designated by the Division and paid for by the applicant;

g)         Written reports and oral testimony by peer review committees or other persons relating to the skill, knowledge, honesty, integrity and contriteness of the applicant;

h)         Restitution to injured parties;

i)          Future plans of the applicant;

j)          Involvement of the applicant's family and friends in the applicant's rehabilitation process;

k)         A written report of a physical or mental examination given by a practitioner selected by the Division and paid for by the applicant;

l)          Any other information evidencing rehabilitation that would bear upon the applicant's request for relief or restoration of a license;

m)        Whether the order imposing discipline was appealed and, if so, whether a reviewing court granted a stay or delay of imposition of the discipline;

n)         The date and disposition of any other petition for restoration filed since the last sanction was imposed; and

o)         Compliance with any probationary terms imposed.

(Source:  Added at 48 Ill. Reg. 8825, effective June 4, 2024)