...criminal convictions
must be reported to the
Commission ?

Any real estate broker or salesman who is convicted of a criminal offense (misdemeanor or felony) after August 1, 1996 must notify the Real Estate Commission in writing within 60 days following final judgment in the case.

To report a conviction(s), the licensee should request a "Criminal Conviction Reporting Form" from the Commission office. The completed form must be returned to the Commission with a certified copy of the judgment of the court and a detailed statement in the licensee's own words describing all relevant facts and circumstances surrounding the conviction.

...a Licensee's failure to pay child support affects his or her license?

A new state law requires the forfeiture of licensing privileges (drivers licenses, fishing licenses, occupational licenses, etc. - including real estate licenses) of persons who are delinquent in court-ordered child support or who are subject to outstanding warrants for failure to appear for or comply with a court order for child support.

When notified by the court or the state child support enforcement agency that a licensed real estate broker or salesman is not in compliance with a child support order, the Commission will notify the licensee that his/her real estate license will be revoked in 20 days unless the Commission is otherwise instructed by the licensee's local child support enforcement agency.

Upon revocation, the Commission will follow its normal post revocation procedures, including notification of the media and publication in the Real Estate Bulletin newsletter.