99-41-19 - Proof of conviction as evidence; suspension of proceedings pending prosecution.
§ 99-41-19. Proof of conviction as evidence; suspension of proceedings pending prosecution.
Proof of conviction of a person whose acts give rise to a claim shall be conclusive evidence that the crime was committed unless an application for rehearing, an appeal of the conviction or certiorari is pending or unless a rehearing and new trial has been ordered. The director may suspend the proceedings before it pending disposition of a criminal prosecution that has been commenced or is imminent.
Sources: Laws, 1990, ch. 509, § 10; Laws, 1996, ch. 506, § 8, eff from and after July 1, 1996.