Criminal History

If you have been found guilty of or had adjudication withheld for, or pled guilty or nolo contendere (no contest) to a crime in any jurisdiction other than a minor traffic offense, you will need to need to submit the following for each conviction:

  • Self-Explanation describing in detail the circumstances surrounding the arrest and conviction.
  • Arrest records from the arresting jurisdiction.
  • Final disposition of the case.
  • Documents showing completion of sentence (probation, parole, sanctions, fines, etc.).

If arrest, disposition, or completion of sentencing records are unavailable, the clerk of courts or other agency responsible for those records may submit documentation attesting to the unavailability of those records.

Some convictions may require review by the Board of Massage Therapy during a regularly scheduled meeting. Board staff cannot advise you as to how the board may find based on documented criminal history, as applications which require board review are evaluated by the board on a case-by-case basis.

Reviews are scheduled for 90 or less days from the date your application is complete, including receipt of all supporting documentation. If your application is scheduled for review, you will be notified in writing by board staff.

Failure to disclose criminal history on your application may result in the denial of your application or conditions (fines, additional continuing education) imposed on your license, once issued.

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Criminal History

If you have been found guilty of or had adjudication withheld for, or pled guilty or nolo contendere (no contest) to a crime in any jurisdiction other than a minor traffic offense, you will need to need to submit the following for each conviction:

  • Self-Explanation describing in detail the circumstances surrounding the arrest and conviction.
  • Arrest records from the arresting jurisdiction.
  • Final disposition of the case.
  • Documents showing completion of sentence (probation, parole, sanctions, fines, etc.).

If arrest, disposition, or completion of sentencing records are unavailable, the clerk of courts or other agency responsible for those records may submit documentation attesting to the unavailability of those records.

Some convictions may require review by the Board of Massage Therapy during a regularly scheduled meeting. Board staff cannot advise you as to how the board may find based on documented criminal history, as applications which require board review are evaluated by the board on a case-by-case basis.

Reviews are scheduled for 90 or less days from the date your application is complete, including receipt of all supporting documentation. If your application is scheduled for review, you will be notified in writing by board staff.

Failure to disclose criminal history on your application may result in the denial of your application or conditions (fines, additional continuing education) imposed on your license, once issued.