Consequence Details

Identifies the specific subsections of the law or regulation that contain information about the consequence.

Discretion indicates whether a consequence must be (i.e., is mandatory) or may be (i.e., is discretionary) imposed after a conviction.

Select “Background Check” to identify laws that authorize or require background checks, but do not explicitly impose a consequence based on the results of the check.

Duration indicates the length of time a person is subject to a consequence (indefinitely, or for a limited period of time).

Identifies other laws and/or regulations that may inform the operation of the consequence.

General information that may help broaden understanding about the consequence or jurisdiction is noted here.

“Number of consequences” identifies the number of older NICCC entries that have been merged into the current entry. The total number of consequences indicated in the search results list is calculated using this figure.

Indicates the legislative session or regulatory year that this information is current through.

Keywords indicate the specific rights, benefits, opportunities, and fields of employment and licensure affected.

Consequence Types indicate the broad rights, benefits, and opportunities affected.

Offense Types indicate the categories of crimes that may trigger a consequence.