ICPC State Pages

Alaska Criminal Background Checks/Abuse and Neglect Registry

Home Studies which Require Criminal / Perpetrator Record Checks

Alaska requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:

• Foster Care
• Relative Care
• Relative-Foster Care
• Foster-Adopt
• Adoption
• Parent
• Other, specified below

Background checks required for youth in the home who are age 16 years of age and older.

Criminal Background Screening

The following methods are used to capture fingerprints to conduct criminal records checks/and abuse and neglect:

• Live Scan or other computerized technology
• Finger Print cards

Criminal background checks/screening via Live Scan or other computerized technology are offered at the following levels:

• National
• State
• Local

Background Screening

State or Local Criminal Record Checks Requirements/Process:

Fingerprint based

Applicant will not be approved if the person has committed any of the following misdemeanor or felony offenses:

ALASKA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

TITLE 7 - CHAPTER 10 LICENSING, CERTIFICATION, AND APPROVALS

ARTICLE 3 - BARRIER CRIMES, CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS, AND CENTRALIZED REGISTRY

Types of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)

Alaska requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR)):

	Federal	State	Local	ANR	NR
Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Relative	y	y	y	y
Relative Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Foster-Adopt	y	y	y	y
Adoption	y	y	y	y
Parent		y	y	y

Wait Time for Criminal Records Results

Wait time for fingerprint results are:

Live Scan or other technology

• State: 15-30 days
• Local/County: 15-30 days

Manually - Fingerprint Card

• State: 15-30 days
• Local/County: 15-30 days

Verification of Criminal Records Results

• Signature verifying background check completed

Arizona Criminal Background Checks/Abuse and Neglect Registry

Home Studies which Require Criminal / Perpetrator Record Checks

Arizona requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:

• Foster Care
• Relative Care
• Relative-Foster Care
• Foster-Adopt
• Adoption
• Parent

Criminal Background Screening

The following methods are used to capture fingerprints to conduct criminal records checks/and abuse and neglect:

• Finger Print cards
• Other, specified below

No other information provided

Criminal background checks/screening via Live Scan or other computerized technology are offered at the following levels:

• Do Not use Live Scan/Computerized Technology

Background Screening

State or Local Criminal Record Checks Requirements/Process:

No information provided

Applicant will not be approved if the person has committed any of the following misdemeanor or felony offenses:

No information provided

Types of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)

Arizona requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR)):

	Federal	State	Local	ANR	NR
Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Relative		y	y	y
Relative Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Foster-Adopt
Adoption	y	y	y	y
Parent		y	y	y

Wait Time for Criminal Records Results

Wait time for fingerprint results are:

Live Scan or other technology

• State: Not Offered
• Local/County: Not Offered

Manually - Fingerprint Card

• State: 4-7 days
• Local/County: 4-7 days

Verification of Criminal Records Results

• Actual results/information contained in the Criminal Background
• Signature verifying background check completed

California Criminal Background Checks/Abuse and Neglect Registry

Home Studies which Require Criminal / Perpetrator Record Checks

California requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:

• Foster Care
• Relative Care
• Relative-Foster Care
• Adoption
• Other, specified below

California does not currently have a joint foster care and adoption assessment/home study process although under concurrent planning the placement agency assists licensed/approved caregivers that commit to wanting to adopt a child to complete the adoption home study process.
To a complete a parent home study for a child under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court a criminal background and child abuse registry check may be made.

Criminal Background Screening

The following methods are used to capture fingerprints to conduct criminal records checks/and abuse and neglect:

• Other, specified below

A Child Abuse Registry Check for in state or out-of-state is a name check.  This check is non-fingerprint based and matches the subject’s name and other personal identifying information.  A criminal record and FBI check is completed by Live Scan or other computerized technology.  However, in specific pre-approved situations the Department of Justice may exempt certain individuals from the electronic submission request.  The manual fingerprint card process is lengthy and should be used for hardship situations only. 

Request For Exemption From Mandatory Electronic Fingerprint Submission Requirement Form: http://www.ag.ca.gov/fingerprints/pdf/bcii9004.pdf

Criminal background checks/screening via Live Scan or other computerized technology are offered at the following levels:

• State
• Local
• Other, specified below

The use of Live Scan is offered at the state and local levels.  The Department of Justice provides criminal background check results and subsequent criminal record history information to the agency that licenses/certifies/approves placement. The California criminal history check incorporates both state and local/county check of criminal history information as reported to the Department of Justice.  It is not a separate local/county check of criminal history information.  The FBI via the Department of Justice provides an initial check only and does not provide subsequent criminal history information.

Background Screening

State or Local Criminal Record Checks Requirements/Process:

California requires all individuals who care for or have contact with children in out-of-home placement to have a criminal background clearance or to have received a criminal record exemption from the licensing/approval agency; a completed FBI criminal history check; a Child Abuse Central Index check; and for any prospective caregiver in the home who has lived in another state in the past five years, an out-of-state child abuse registry check.

• Foster Family Homes:  Health and Safety Code section 1522

• Relative Homes and Approved Relative Homes:  Welfare and Institutions Code section 361.4

• Adoptive Homes:  Family Code section 8712

Applicant will not be approved if the person has committed any of the following misdemeanor or felony offenses:

All convictions other than minor traffic violations, including misdemeanors, felonies and convictions that occurred a long time ago require an exemption.  Additionally, individuals convicted of serious crimes including but not limited to a felony conviction for child abuse or neglect, spousal abuse, crimes against a child, including child pornography, or for a crime involving violence, including rape, sexual assault, or homicide, but not including physical assault and battery will not be approved or licensed.  A list of these crimes are contained in Health and Safety Code sections 1522 (g)A)(i), and (c).

Types of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)

California requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR)):

	Federal	State	Local	ANR	NR
Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Relative	y	y	y	y
Relative Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Adoption	y	y	y	y
Parent					y

Wait Time for Criminal Records Results

Wait time for fingerprint results are:

Live Scan or other technology

• State: 48-72 hours
• Local/County: 48-72 hours

Manually - Fingerprint Card

• State: Not Offered
• Local/County: Not Offered

Verification of Criminal Records Results

• Actual results/information contained in the Criminal Background
• Other, specified next

Colorado Criminal Background Checks/Abuse and Neglect Registry

Home Studies which Require Criminal / Perpetrator Record Checks

Colorado requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:

• Foster Care
• Relative Care
• Relative-Foster Care
• Foster-Adopt
• Adoption
• Parent

Criminal Background Screening

The following methods are used to capture fingerprints to conduct criminal records checks/and abuse and neglect:

• Live Scan or other computerized technology
• Finger Print cards

Criminal background checks/screening via Live Scan or other computerized technology are offered at the following levels:

• Local
• Other, specified below

Some counties are utilizing live scan.

Background Screening

State or Local Criminal Record Checks Requirements/Process:

Prior to full certification of a family foster home, there shall be a review and documentation in the provider record for each adult  living in the home 1) a fingerprint-based criminal history check of CBI and FBI records 2) Child abuse/neglect records check in every state where the adult has resided in the five years preceding the date of application for each adult (18 years and older) living in the home 3)The state's contracted system, colorado state courts to determine any crime for which the applicant or other residential adults was arrested or convicted and the disposition.

Applicant will not be approved if the person has committed any of the following misdemeanor or felony offenses:

A child care facility shall not employ, or a child placement agency shall not employ or certify, an individual who has been convicted of:

a. Child abuse, as specified in Section 18-6-401, C.R.S.

b. A crime of violence, as defined in Section 18-1.3-406, C.R.S.

c. Any felony offenses involving unlawful sexual behavior, as defined in Section 16-22-102(9), C.R.S.

d. Any felony, the underlying factual basis of which has been found by the court on the record to include an act of domestic violence, as defined in Section 18-6-800.3, C.R.S.

e. Any felony involving physical assault, battery, or a drug-related/alcohol-related offense within the five years preceding the date of application for a license or certificate;

f. Has shown a pattern of misdemeanor convictions within the ten (10) years immediately preceding submission of the application. "Pattern of misdemeanor" shall include consideration of Section 26-6-108(2), C.R.S., regarding suspension, revocation and denial of a license, and shall be defined as:

1) Three (3) or more convictions of 3rd degree assault as described in Section 18-3-204, C.R.S., and/or any misdemeanor, the underlying factual basis of which has been found by any court on the record to include an act of domestic violence as defined in Section 18-6-800.3, C.R.S.; or,

2) Five (5) misdemeanor convictions of any type, with at least two (2) convictions of 3rd degree assault as described in Section 18-3-204, C.R.S., and/or any misdemeanor, the underlying factual basis of which has been found by any court on the record to include an act of domestic violence as defined in Section 18-6-800.3, C.R.S.; or,

3) Seven (7) misdemeanor convictions of any type.

g. Any offense in any other state, the elements of which are substantially similar to the elements listed in a-e above; or,

No license or certificate to operate any agency or facility shall be issued by the Department, a county department, or a licensed Child Placement Agency if the person applying for such license or certificate or an affiliate of the applicant, a person employed by the applicant, or a person who resides with the applicant of the facility has been determined to be insane or mentally incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction and, should a court enter, pursuant to Part 3 or Part 4 of Article 14 of Title 15, C.R.S. or Section 27-10-109(4) or 27-10-125, C.R.S., an order specifically finding that the mental incompetency or insanity is of such degree that the applicant is incapable of operating a family child care home, foster care home, child care center, or child placement agency, the record of such determination and entry of such order being conclusive evidence thereof.

Types of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)

Colorado requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR)):

	Federal	State	Local	ANR	NR
Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Relative	y	y	y	y
Relative Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Foster-Adopt	y	y	y	y
Adoption	y	y	y	y
Parent	y	y	y	y

Wait Time for Criminal Records Results

Wait time for fingerprint results are:

Live Scan or other technology

• State: Not Offered
• Local/County: 4-7 days

Manually - Fingerprint Card

• State: Not Offered
• Local/County: 31-60 days

Verification of Criminal Records Results

• Actual results/information contained in the Criminal Background
• Other, specified next

Delaware Criminal Background Checks/Abuse and Neglect Registry

Home Studies which Require Criminal / Perpetrator Record Checks

Delaware requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:

• Foster Care
• Relative-Foster Care
• Foster-Adopt
• Adoption

Criminal Background Screening

The following methods are used to capture fingerprints to conduct criminal records checks/and abuse and neglect:

• Live Scan or other computerized technology
• Finger Print cards
• Other, specified below

For Child Abuse/Neglect checks, a computerized check is completed using First Name, Last Name, Aliases, DOB, SSN, Race & Sex

Criminal background checks/screening via Live Scan or other computerized technology are offered at the following levels:

• National
• State

Background Screening

State or Local Criminal Record Checks Requirements/Process:

Conduct fingerprinted state and FBI criminal checks and computerized child abuse/neglect checks

Applicant will not be approved if the person has committed any of the following misdemeanor or felony offenses:

• Sex Offenses or any other offenses against children
• Felony Convictions under the Adoption & Safe Families Act

Types of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)

Delaware requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR)):

	Federal	State	Local	ANR	NR
Foster Care	y	y		y
Relative					y
Relative Foster Care	y	y		y
Foster-Adopt	y	y		y
Adoption	y	y		y
Parent					y

Wait Time for Criminal Records Results

Wait time for fingerprint results are:

Live Scan or other technology

• State: 15-30 days
• Local/County: Not Offered

Manually - Fingerprint Card

• State: 31-60 days
• Local/County: Not Offered

Verification of Criminal Records Results

• Actual results/information contained in the Criminal Background
• Signature verifying background check completed

District of Columbia Criminal Background Checks/Abuse and Neglect Registry

Home Studies which Require Criminal / Perpetrator Record Checks

District of Columbia requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:

• Foster Care
• Relative Care
• Relative-Foster Care
• Foster-Adopt
• Adoption
• Parent

Criminal Background Screening

The following methods are used to capture fingerprints to conduct criminal records checks/and abuse and neglect:

• Live Scan or other computerized technology

Criminal background checks/screening via Live Scan or other computerized technology are offered at the following levels:

• National
• State
• Local

Background Screening

State or Local Criminal Record Checks Requirements/Process:

No information provided

Applicant will not be approved if the person has committed any of the following misdemeanor or felony offenses:

No information provided

Types of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)

District of Columbia requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR)):

	Federal	State	Local	ANR	NR
Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Relative	y	y	y	y
Relative Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Foster-Adopt	y	y	y	y
Adoption	y	y	y	y
Parent	y	y	y	y

Wait Time for Criminal Records Results

Wait time for fingerprint results are:

Live Scan or other technology

• State: 24 hours
• Local/County: Not Offered

Manually - Fingerprint Card

• State: Not Offered
• Local/County: Not Offered

Verification of Criminal Records Results

• Actual results/information contained in the Criminal Background

Georgia Criminal Background Checks/Abuse and Neglect Registry

Home Studies which Require Criminal / Perpetrator Record Checks

Georgia requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:

• Foster Care
• Relative Care
• Relative-Foster Care
• Adoption
• Parent

Criminal Background Screening

The following methods are used to capture fingerprints to conduct criminal records checks/and abuse and neglect:

• Live Scan or other computerized technology

Criminal background checks/screening via Live Scan or other computerized technology are offered at the following levels:

• State

Background Screening

State or Local Criminal Record Checks Requirements/Process:

No information provided

Applicant will not be approved if the person has committed any of the following misdemeanor or felony offenses:

No information provided

Types of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)

Georgia requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR)):

	Federal	State	Local	ANR	NR
Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Relative	y	y	y	y
Relative Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Foster-Adopt	y	y	y	y
Adoption	y	y	y	y
Parent	y	y	y	y

Wait Time for Criminal Records Results

Wait time for fingerprint results are:

Live Scan or other technology

• State: 4-7 days
• Local/County: 4-7 days

Manually - Fingerprint Card

• State: Not Offered
• Local/County: Not Offered

Verification of Criminal Records Results

• Actual results/information contained in the Criminal Background
• Signature verifying background check completed

Hawaii Criminal Background Checks/Abuse and Neglect Registry

Home Studies which Require Criminal / Perpetrator Record Checks

Hawaii requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:

• Foster Care
• Relative-Foster Care
• Adoption
• Parent

Criminal Background Screening

The following methods are used to capture fingerprints to conduct criminal records checks/and abuse and neglect:

• Live Scan or other computerized technology

Criminal background checks/screening via Live Scan or other computerized technology are offered at the following levels:

• National
• State

Background Screening

State or Local Criminal Record Checks Requirements/Process:

PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION

Applicant will not be approved if the person has committed any of the following misdemeanor or felony offenses:

FELONY CONVICTION FOR CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT, SPOUSAL ABUSE, A CRIME AGAINST CHILDREN OR A CRIME INVOLVING VIOLENCE, INCLUDING RAPE, SEXUAL ASSAULT OR HOMICIDE COMMITTED AT ANY TIME

Types of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)

Hawaii requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR)):

	Federal	State	Local	ANR	NR
Foster Care	y	y		y
Relative Foster Care	y	y		y
Adoption	y	y		y
Parent		y		y

Wait Time for Criminal Records Results

Wait time for fingerprint results are:

Live Scan or other technology

• State: 4-7 days
• Local/County: Not Offered

Manually - Fingerprint Card

• State: Not Offered
• Local/County: Not Offered

Verification of Criminal Records Results

• Actual results/information contained in the Criminal Background

Illinois Criminal Background Checks/Abuse and Neglect Registry

Home Studies which Require Criminal / Perpetrator Record Checks

Illinois requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:

• Foster Care
• Relative Care
• Relative-Foster Care
• Foster-Adopt
• Adoption
• Parent
• Other, specified below

LEADS name /social security/DOB based check except for adoption and foster licensure which also require fingerprint checks FBI and State Police.

Criminal Background Screening

The following methods are used to capture fingerprints to conduct criminal records checks/and abuse and neglect:

• Live Scan or other computerized technology

Criminal background checks/screening via Live Scan or other computerized technology are offered at the following levels:

• National

State Police and FBI fingerprint background checks via live scan

Background Screening

State or Local Criminal Record Checks Requirements/Process:

Home study worker contacts the family and makes arrangements for all persons in the home (age 17yrs and over) to be fingerprinted for State and FBI fingerprint background check.

Applicant will not be approved if the person has committed any of the following misdemeanor or felony offenses:

Go on-line to http://dcfswebresource.dcfs.illinois.gov/.    go to DCFS Rule 402  Licensing Standards for Illinois Foster Family Homes

(APPENDIX A: Criminal Convictions that Prevent Licensure

OFFENSES DIRECTED AGAINST THE PERSON | OFFENSES DIRECTED AGAINST THE PERSON | OFFENSES DIRECTED AGAINST PROPERTY | OFFENSES AFFECTING PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND DECENCY | DRUG OFFENSES

If the foster parent applicants or any adult member of the household has been declared a sexually dangerous person under the Sexually Dangerous Persons Act [725 ILCS 205], or convicted of committing or attempting to commit one or more of the following serious criminal offenses under the Criminal Code of 1961 [720 ILCS 5], or under any earlier Illinois criminal law or code or an offense in another state, the elements of which are similar and bear a substantial relation to any of the criminal offenses specified below, this will serve as a bar to receiving a foster home license or permit.

OFFENSES DIRECTED AGAINST THE PERSON

HOMICIDE

Murder

Solicitation of murder

Solicitation of murder for hire

Intentional homicide of an unborn child

Voluntary manslaughter of an unborn child

Involuntary manslaughter

Reckless homicide

Concealment of a homicidal death

Involuntary manslaughter of an unborn child

Reckless homicide of an unborn child

Drug induced homicide

KIDNAPPING AND RELATED OFFENSES

Kidnapping

Aggravated kidnapping

Aggravated unlawful restraint

Forcible detention

Child abduction

Aiding and abetting child abduction

Harboring a runaway

SEX OFFENSES

Indecent solicitation of a child

Indecent solicitation of an adult

Public indecency

Sexual exploitation of a child

Custodial sexual assault

Sexual relations within families

Prostitution

Soliciting for a prostitute

Soliciting for a juvenile prostitute

Solicitation of a sexual act

Pandering

Keeping a place of prostitution

Keeping a place of juvenile prostitution

Patronizing a prostitute

Patronizing a juvenile prostitute

Pimping

Juvenile pimping

Exploitation of a child

Obscenity

Child pornography

Harmful material

Tie in sales of obscene publications to distributors

Posting of identifying information on a pornographic Internet site

BODILY HARM

Aggravated battery of a child

Tampering with food, drugs, or cosmetics

Drug induced infliction of great bodily harm

Hate crime

Stalking

Aggravated stalking

Threatening public officials

Home invasion

Vehicular invasion

Criminal sexual assault

Aggravated criminal sexual assault

Predatory criminal sexual assault of a child

Criminal sexual abuse

Aggravated sexual abuse

Criminal transmission of HIV

Criminal neglect of an elderly or disabled person

Child abandonment

Endangering the life or health of a child

Ritual mutilation

Ritualized abuse of a child

If the foster parent applicants or any adult member of the household has been convicted of committing or attempting to commit one or more of the following serious criminal offenses under the Criminal Code of 1961 [720 ILCS 5], Cannabis Control Act [720 ILCS 550] or the Illinois Controlled Substances Act [720 ILCS 570], or under any earlier Illinois criminal law or code or an offense in another state, the elements of which are similar and bear a substantial relation to any of the criminal offenses specified below, this conviction will serve as a bar to receiving a foster home license or permit, unless all of the following requirements are met:

1. The relevant criminal offense or offenses occurred more than 10 years prior to the date of application or renewal.

2. The applicant had previously disclosed the conviction or convictions to the Department for the purposes of a background check.

3. After the disclosure, the Department either placed a child in the home or the foster family home license was issued.

4. During the background check, the Department had assessed and waived the conviction in compliance with the existing statutes and rules in effect at the time of the waiver.

5. The applicant meets all other requirements and qualifications to be licensed as a foster family home under the Child Care Act and the Department’s administrative rules.

6. The applicant has a history of providing a safe, stable home environment and appears able to continue to provide a safe, stable home environment. (Section 4.2 of the Child Care Act)

OFFENSES DIRECTED AGAINST THE PERSON

KIDNAPPING AND RELATED OFFENSES

Unlawful restraint

BODILY HARM

Felony aggravated assault

Vehicular endangerment

Felony domestic battery

Aggravated battery

Heinous battery

Aggravated battery with a firearm

Aggravated battery of an unborn child

Aggravated battery of a senior citizen

Intimidation

Compelling organization membership of persons

Abuse and gross neglect of a long term care facility resident

Felony violation of an order of protection

OFFENSES DIRECTED AGAINST PROPERTY

Felony theft

Robbery

Armed robbery

Aggravated robbery

Vehicular hijacking

Aggravated vehicular hijacking

Burglary

Possession of burglary tools

Residential burglary

Criminal fortification of a residence or building

Arson

Aggravated arson

Possession of explosive or explosive incendiary devices

OFFENSES AFFECTING PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND DECENCY

Felony unlawful use of weapons

Aggravated discharge of a firearm

Reckless discharge of a firearm

Unlawful use of metal piercing bullets

Unlawful sale or delivery of firearms on the premises of any school

Disarming a police officer

Obstructing justice

Concealing or aiding a fugitive

Armed violence

Felony contributing to the criminal delinquency of a juvenile

DRUG OFFENSES

Possession of more than thirty grams of cannabis

Manufacture of more than 10 grams of cannabis

Cannabis trafficking

Delivery of cannabis on school grounds

Unauthorized production of more than five cannabis sativae plants

Calculated criminal cannabis conspiracy

Unauthorized manufacture or delivery of controlled substances

Controlled substance trafficking

Manufacture, distribution, advertisement of look-alike substances

Calculated criminal drug conspiracy

Street gang criminal drug conspiracy

Permitting unlawful use of a building

Delivery of controlled, counterfeit or look-alike substances to persons under age 18, or at truck stops, rest stops, safety rest areas, or on school property

Using, engaging, or employing persons under 18 to deliver controlled, counterfeit or look-alike substances

Delivery of controlled substances

Sale or delivery of drug paraphernalia

Felony possession, sale or exchange of instruments adapted for use of controlled substance or cannabis by subcutaneous injection

Final approval for licensure shall not be granted if the record check reveals a felony conviction for child abuse or neglect, for spousal abuse, for a crime against children, or for a crime involving violence, including rape, sexual assault or homicide, but not including other physical assault or battery or if there is a felony conviction for physical assault, battery or a drug-related offense committed within the past 5 years. [20 ILCS 505/5(v-1) and (v-2)]

(Source: Amended at 33 Ill. Reg. 2624, effective)

Types of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)

Illinois requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR)):

	Federal	State	Local	ANR	NR
Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Relative		y	y	y
Relative Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Foster-Adopt	y	y	y	y
Adoption	y	y	y	y
Parent		y	y	y

Wait Time for Criminal Records Results

Wait time for fingerprint results are:

Live Scan or other technology

• State: 4-7 days
• Local/County: 4-7 days

Manually - Fingerprint Card

• State: Not Offered
• Local/County: Not Offered

Verification of Criminal Records Results

• Actual results/information contained in the Criminal Background

Indiana Criminal Background Checks/Abuse and Neglect Registry

Home Studies which Require Criminal / Perpetrator Record Checks

Indiana requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:

• Foster Care
• Relative Care
• Relative-Foster Care
• Foster-Adopt
• Adoption
• Parent

Criminal Background Screening

The following methods are used to capture fingerprints to conduct criminal records checks/and abuse and neglect:

• Live Scan or other computerized technology
• Finger Print cards
• Other, specified below

Indiana uses fingerprint cards in very limited situations (when a person is unable to go to a live scan location)
Abuse/Neglect checks are done by completion of request form and searching statewide database

Criminal background checks/screening via Live Scan or other computerized technology are offered at the following levels:

• National
• State

Background Screening

State or Local Criminal Record Checks Requirements/Process:

State checks are completed as part of the fingerprinting process unlees the particular type of applicant doesn't require printing and the state checks are cpmpleted as name based through the State Police.  All local checks are completed as name checks at individual police, sheriff offices.

Applicant will not be approved if the person has committed any of the following misdemeanor or felony offenses:

A misdemeanor conviction related to the health or safety of a child or any or the following felony convictions: murder, causing suicide, assisting suicide, voluntary manslaughter, reckless homicide, battery, domestic battery, kidnapping ,criminal confinement, felony sex offense, carjacking, arson, incest, child selling.

Types of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)

Indiana requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR)):

	Federal	State	Local	ANR	NR
Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Relative	y	y	y	y
Relative Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Foster-Adopt	y	y	y	y
Adoption	y	y	y	y
Parent		y	y	y

Wait Time for Criminal Records Results

Wait time for fingerprint results are:

Live Scan or other technology

• State: 48-72 hours
• Local/County: Not Offered

Manually - Fingerprint Card

• State: Not Offered
• Local/County: Not Offered

Verification of Criminal Records Results

• Actual results/information contained in the Criminal Background

Kansas Criminal Background Checks/Abuse and Neglect Registry

Home Studies which Require Criminal / Perpetrator Record Checks

Kansas requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:

• Foster Care
• Relative Care
• Relative-Foster Care
• Foster-Adopt
• Adoption
• Parent

Criminal Background Screening

The following methods are used to capture fingerprints to conduct criminal records checks/and abuse and neglect:

• Live Scan or other computerized technology
• Finger Print cards

Criminal background checks/screening via Live Scan or other computerized technology are offered at the following levels:

• State
• Local

Background Screening

State or Local Criminal Record Checks Requirements/Process:

Regulations include checks for adults and children age 10  and older.  Background checks for adults living in the home are also required by IV-E regulations, Adam Walsh, and an assurance statement is included in the State Plan. 

Applicant will not be approved if the person has committed any of the following misdemeanor or felony offenses:

Types of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)

Kansas requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR)):

	Federal	State	Local	ANR	NR
Foster Care	y	y		y
Relative	y	y		y
Relative Foster Care	y	y		y
Foster-Adopt	y	y		y
Adoption	y	y		y
Parent	y	y		y

Wait Time for Criminal Records Results

Wait time for fingerprint results are:

Live Scan or other technology

• State: 48-72 hours
• Local/County: 48-72 hours

Manually - Fingerprint Card

• State: 4-7 days
• Local/County: 4-7 days

Verification of Criminal Records Results

• Actual results/information contained in the Criminal Background

Kentucky Criminal Background Checks/Abuse and Neglect Registry

Home Studies which Require Criminal / Perpetrator Record Checks

Kentucky requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:

• Foster Care
• Relative Care
• Relative-Foster Care
• Foster-Adopt
• Adoption
• Parent

Criminal Background Screening

The following methods are used to capture fingerprints to conduct criminal records checks/and abuse and neglect:

• Live Scan or other computerized technology

Criminal background checks/screening via Live Scan or other computerized technology are offered at the following levels:

• National

Background Screening

State or Local Criminal Record Checks Requirements/Process:

he resource home applicant(s) and each adult member of the applicant's household submit to the following background checks prior to approval:

A.     A criminal records check of the National Crime Information Database (NCID), including the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet (Kentucky State Police) conducted by means of a fingerprint scan; and

B.     A child abuse or neglect check for each state of residence during the past five (5) years;

2.     Each adolescent member of the applicant's household submits to a child abuse and neglect check;

Kinship care providers or relative caregiver and each adult member of the household submit to the following background checks prior to approval:

A.            A criminal records check:

i.              An in state criminal records check conducted by the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC); or

ii.             If the applicant or adult household member has resided out of state within the five (5) year period prior to the date of application, a criminal records check of the National Crime Information Database (NCID) is conducted by means of a fingerprint scan;

B.             A child abuse and neglect check for each state of residence during the past five (5) years;

2.             Each adolescent household member(s) submits to a child abuse and neglect check

Applicant will not be approved if the person has committed any of the following misdemeanor or felony offenses:

Felony conviction involving:

a.     Child abuse or neglect;

b.     Spousal abuse;

c.     A crime against a child or children (including child pornography);

d.     A crime involving violence, including, but not limited to: rape, sexual assault, or homicide; or

e.     Physical abuse, battery, or a drug or alcohol offense within the five (5) year period prior to the application; or

ii.    Criminal conviction relating to child abuse or neglect; or

iii.   Civil judicial determination related to child abuse or neglect; or

B.     A child abuse or neglect check reveals that the applicant, adolescent member of the applicant's household, or adult member of the applicant's household, has been found to have:

a.     Committed sexual abuse or sexual exploitation of a child;

b.     Been responsible for a child fatality or near fatality related to abuse or neglect; or

c.     Had parental rights terminated involuntarily;

Types of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)

Kentucky requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR)):

	Federal	State	Local	ANR	NR
Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Relative	y	y	y	y
Relative Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Adoption	y	y	y	y
Foster-Adopt	y	y	y	y
Parent		y	y	y

Wait Time for Criminal Records Results

Wait time for fingerprint results are:

Live Scan or other technology

• State: 4-7 days
• Local/County: 4-7 days

Manually - Fingerprint Card

• State: Not Offered
• Local/County: Not Offered

Verification of Criminal Records Results

• Actual results/information contained in the Criminal Background

Maine Criminal Background Checks/Abuse and Neglect Registry

Home Studies which Require Criminal / Perpetrator Record Checks

Maine requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:

• Foster Care
• Relative-Foster Care
• Foster-Adopt
• Adoption
• Parent
• Other, specified below

Expedited (Reg7) Relative Placements

Criminal Background Screening

The following methods are used to capture fingerprints to conduct criminal records checks/and abuse and neglect:

• Live Scan or other computerized technology

Criminal background checks/screening via Live Scan or other computerized technology are offered at the following levels:

• National

Background Screening

State or Local Criminal Record Checks Requirements/Process:

Applicants sign releases for Department to conduct Child/adult abuse checks, sex offender cks, State criminal cks, and Motor vehicl records cks.

Applicant will not be approved if the person has committed any of the following misdemeanor or felony offenses:

Misdemeanor offenses are not necessarily diqualifers.  Any Felony conviction for child abuse/neglect, spousal abuse, crime against a child(ren), inc. pornography, or crime of violence including rape, sexual assault or homicide.  Any Felony conviction within the past five (5) years involving: physical assault, battery or a drug related offense.

Types of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)

Maine requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR)):

	Federal	State	Local	ANR	NR
Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Relative		y	y	y
Relative Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Adoption	y	y	y	y
Foster-Adopt	y	y	y	y
Parent		y	y	y

Wait Time for Criminal Records Results

Wait time for fingerprint results are:

Live Scan or other technology

• State: 15-30 days
• Local/County: 15-30 days

Manually - Fingerprint Card

• State: Not Offered
• Local/County: Not Offered

Verification of Criminal Records Results

• Actual results/information contained in the Criminal Background

Maryland Criminal Background Checks/Abuse and Neglect Registry

Home Studies which Require Criminal / Perpetrator Record Checks

Maryland requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:

• Foster Care
• Relative Care
• Relative-Foster Care
• Foster-Adopt
• Adoption
• Parent

Criminal Background Screening

The following methods are used to capture fingerprints to conduct criminal records checks/and abuse and neglect:

• Live Scan or other computerized technology
• Finger Print cards
• Other, specified below

Live Scan is available on a limited basis across the State.  Finger Print card processing is available State-wide.

Criminal background checks/screening via Live Scan or other computerized technology are offered at the following levels:

• State
• Local
• Other, specified below

If the FBI CJIS report is preliminarily postive for a past or pending disposition, the FBI’s national repository report from Clarksburg, WV is also needed (see http://www.FBI.gov), however, the applicant’s consent & release of same report to the MD Local DSS is needed to complete the home study - these reports cannot be sent directly by the FBI to the MD Local.

Background Screening

State or Local Criminal Record Checks Requirements/Process:

• State and FBI CJIS (Criminal Justice Information System) reports are required. US DOJ, FBI-CJIS (from Clarksburg, WV) via the applicant is needed only when a prelminarily positive FBI report is received.

Applicant will not be approved if the person has committed any of the following misdemeanor or felony offenses:

Essentially any violent felony convictions or prohibited convictions per the Social Security Act sec.471[42 u.s.c. 671)(9) or any felony convictions that could be detrimental to the safety of a child or valid court order prohibiting contact with children.

Types of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)

Maryland requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR)):

	Federal	State	Local	ANR	NR
Foster Care	y	y		y
Relative	y	y		y
Relative Foster Care	y	y		y
Adoption	y	y		y
Foster-Adopt	y	y		y
Parent	y	y		y

Wait Time for Criminal Records Results

Wait time for fingerprint results are:

Live Scan or other technology

• State: 4-7 days
• Local/County: Not Offered

Manually - Fingerprint Card

• State: 61-180 days
• Local/County: Not Offered

Verification of Criminal Records Results

• Actual results/information contained in the Criminal Background

Michigan Criminal Background Checks/Abuse and Neglect Registry

Home Studies which Require Criminal / Perpetrator Record Checks

Michigan requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:

• Foster Care
• Relative Care
• Relative-Foster Care
• Adoption
• Parent

Criminal Background Screening

The following methods are used to capture fingerprints to conduct criminal records checks/and abuse and neglect:

• Live Scan or other computerized technology

Criminal background checks/screening via Live Scan or other computerized technology are offered at the following levels:

• State
• Local

Background Screening

State or Local Criminal Record Checks Requirements/Process:

Michigan matches their provider file with the Michigan State Police

Applicant will not be approved if the person has committed any of the following misdemeanor or felony offenses:

Includes but not limited to

• Child abuse/neglect
• Spousal abuse
• A crime against children (including pornography)
• A crime involving violance, rape, sexual assault, or homicide but not including other physical assaults or battery.

If you have any other questions, please view our policy at: http://www.mfia.state.mi.us/olmweb/ex/fom/722-6A.pdf

Types of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)

Michigan requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR)):

	Federal	State	Local	ANR	NR
Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Relative		y	y	y
Relative Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Adoption	y	y	y	y
Parent	y	y	y	y

Wait Time for Criminal Records Results

Wait time for fingerprint results are:

Live Scan or other technology

• State: 4-7 days
• Local/County: Not Offered

Manually - Fingerprint Card

• State: Not Offered
• Local/County: Not Offered

Verification of Criminal Records Results

• Actual results/information contained in the Criminal Background

Minnesota Criminal Background Checks/Abuse and Neglect Registry

Home Studies which Require Criminal / Perpetrator Record Checks

Minnesota requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:

• Foster Care
• Relative-Foster Care
• Foster-Adopt
• Adoption

Finterprints are used to conduct FBI checks on persons 18 and older for studies conducted in connection with child foster care and adoptions.
  County social service agencies and private child placing agencies provide finterprint cards (supplied by DHS which include the correct ORI and “reason fingerprinted) to the background study subject.  The subject is fingerprinted, generally at a local law enforcement agency, and returns the FP card to the county or private agency who sends the FP cards to DHS along with a request to conduct a background study.  DHS scans the fingerprint cards and sends an electronic image through the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) to the FBI.  The results of the FBI check are returned electronically to DHS.

The results are received from the FBI within 24 hours.  (Generally within an hour or two.)

The state record check (through the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension) is based on the background study subject’s name and date of birth.  It is not a fingerprint based check.  See below.

Criminal Background Screening

The following methods are used to capture fingerprints to conduct criminal records checks/and abuse and neglect:

• Live Scan or other computerized technology
• Finger Print cards

Criminal background checks/screening via Live Scan or other computerized technology are offered at the following levels:

• National

Background Screening

State or Local Criminal Record Checks Requirements/Process:

Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.03, requires that a background study is conducted on all household members aged 13 and older and employees of the child foster care license who will provide direct contact services.  In addition, when the commissioner of DHS has reasonable cause to believe that information exists that may result in an individual's disqualification, a background study may also be conducted on household member aged 10-12, and non-household members who, without providing direct contact services may have unsupervised access to foster children.  

The background study includes a name and date of birth check of records on file with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension; a name and DOB check against names of substantiated perpetrators of maltreatment of vulnerable adults from Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) investigations in programs licensed by DHS and MDH; a name and DOB check against names of substantiated perpetrators of maltreatment of vulnerable adults from county adult protection investigations; a name and date of birth check against the names of substantiated perpetrators of maltreatment of minors from county child protection investigations and DHS investigations in licensed programs; a check against the child abuse and neglect registry in any state the background study subject has resided in the previous five years; and a fingerprint based FBI check for study subjects who are 18 years of age and older.  (MN STAT §245C.08)

Applicant will not be approved if the person has committed any of the following misdemeanor or felony offenses:

Types of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)

Minnesota requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR)):

	Federal	State	Local	ANR	NR
Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Relative			y	y
Relative Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Adoption	y	y	y	y
Foster-Adopt	y	y	y	y
Parent			y	y

Wait Time for Criminal Records Results

Wait time for fingerprint results are:

Live Scan or other technology

• State: Not Offered
• Local/County: Not Offered

Manually - Fingerprint Card

• State: Not Offered
• Local/County: Not Offered

Verification of Criminal Records Results

Missouri Criminal Background Checks/Abuse and Neglect Registry

Home Studies which Require Criminal / Perpetrator Record Checks

Missouri requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:

• Foster Care
• Relative Care
• Relative-Foster Care
• Foster-Adopt
• Adoption
• Parent

Missouri Children’s Division requires unlicensed relatives and parents to pay for their own FBI checks.

Criminal Background Screening

The following methods are used to capture fingerprints to conduct criminal records checks/and abuse and neglect:

• Live Scan or other computerized technology
• Finger Print cards

Criminal background checks/screening via Live Scan or other computerized technology are offered at the following levels:

• National
• State
• Local

Background Screening

State or Local Criminal Record Checks Requirements/Process:

State and national criminal record checks will be completed for each household member age 17 or older, or any person under the age of 17 who has been certified as an adult.  The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) will complete a state criminal record check and then electronically send the fingerprint images to the FBI for a national search of criminal records.

Applicant will not be approved if the person has committed any of the following misdemeanor or felony offenses:

RSMo  210.117   felony conviction for child abuse or neglect, spousal abuse, a crime against children (including child pornography), or a crime involving violence, including rape, sexual assault, or homicide, but not including other physical assault or battery was determined by a court of competent jurisdiction

Types of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)

Missouri requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR)):

	Federal	State	Local	ANR	NR
Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Relative	y	y	y	y
Relative Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Adoption	y	y	y	y
Foster-Adopt	y	y	y	y
Parent	y	y	y	y

Wait Time for Criminal Records Results

Wait time for fingerprint results are:

Live Scan or other technology

• State: 8-14 days
• Local/County: 8-14 days

Manually - Fingerprint Card

• State: 15-30 days
• Local/County: 15-30 days

Verification of Criminal Records Results

• Signature verifying background check completed

Montana Criminal Background Checks/Abuse and Neglect Registry

Home Studies which Require Criminal / Perpetrator Record Checks

Montana requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:

• Foster Care
• Relative Care
• Relative-Foster Care
• Foster-Adopt
• Adoption
• Parent

Criminal Background Screening

The following methods are used to capture fingerprints to conduct criminal records checks/and abuse and neglect:

• Finger Print cards

Criminal background checks/screening via Live Scan or other computerized technology are offered at the following levels:

• Do Not use Live Scan/Computerized Technology

Background Screening

State or Local Criminal Record Checks Requirements/Process:

Fingerprint-based criminal checks are completed on all prospective foster, adoptive, and guardianship parents and all adults in their households.

Applicant will not be approved if the person has committed any of the following misdemeanor or felony offenses:

a conviction for a serious crime including homicide, sexual intercourse without consent, kidnapping, and robbery;

a conviction for a crime pertaining to children and families, including child abuse and neglect, incest, child sexual abuse, and child pornography;

within the last five years, a felony conviction for a drug related offense; or

a conviction of abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an elderly person or a person with a developmental disability.

Types of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)

Montana requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR)):

	Federal	State	Local	ANR	NR
Foster Care	y			y
Relative	y			y
Relative Foster Care	y			y
Adoption	y			y
Foster-Adopt	y			y
Parent	y			y

Wait Time for Criminal Records Results

Wait time for fingerprint results are:

Live Scan or other technology

• State: Not Offered
• Local/County: Not Offered

Manually - Fingerprint Card

• State: 15-30 days
• Local/County: Not Offered

Verification of Criminal Records Results

• Actual results/information contained in the Criminal Background

Nevada Criminal Background Checks/Abuse and Neglect Registry

Home Studies which Require Criminal / Perpetrator Record Checks

Nevada requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:

• Foster Care
• Relative Care
• Relative-Foster Care
• Foster-Adopt
• Adoption
• Parent
• Other, specified below

Criminal background checks are required on any adult member of the household.

Criminal Background Screening

The following methods are used to capture fingerprints to conduct criminal records checks/and abuse and neglect:

• Live Scan or other computerized technology
• Finger Print cards

Criminal background checks/screening via Live Scan or other computerized technology are offered at the following levels:

• Do Not use Live Scan/Computerized Technology

Background Screening

State or Local Criminal Record Checks Requirements/Process:

Fingerprint cards are submitted to the Records Division of the Department of Public Safety by the agency conducting the home study.  Results are sent directly to the agency by which the cards were submitted.

Applicant will not be approved if the person has committed any of the following misdemeanor or felony offenses:

ASFA

Types of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)

Nevada requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR)):

	Federal	State	Local	ANR	NR
Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Relative	y	y	y	y
Relative Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Relative Foster Care	y	y		y
Adoption	y	y	y	y
Foster-Adopt	y	y	y	y
Parent		y	y	y

Wait Time for Criminal Records Results

Wait time for fingerprint results are:

Live Scan or other technology

• State: Not Offered
• Local/County: Not Offered

Manually - Fingerprint Card

• State: 4-7 days
• Local/County: 15-30 days

Verification of Criminal Records Results

• Actual results/information contained in the Criminal Background

New Hampshire Criminal Background Checks/Abuse and Neglect Registry

Home Studies which Require Criminal / Perpetrator Record Checks

New Hampshire requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:

• Foster Care
• Relative Care
• Relative-Foster Care
• Foster-Adopt
• Adoption
• Parent

Criminal Background Screening

The following methods are used to capture fingerprints to conduct criminal records checks/and abuse and neglect:

• Live Scan or other computerized technology

Criminal background checks/screening via Live Scan or other computerized technology are offered at the following levels:

• National

Background Screening

State or Local Criminal Record Checks Requirements/Process:

All members of the household age 17 or older State and local checks are not completed by Live scan They are done via a notorized form and sent out

Applicant will not be approved if the person has committed any of the following misdemeanor or felony offenses:

A felony, a crimeagainst a child,or a violent or sexually related crime against a child

Types of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)

New Hampshire requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR)):

	Federal	State	Local	ANR	NR
Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Relative			y	y
Relative Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Adoption	y	y	y	y
Foster-Adopt	y	y	y	y
Parent		y	y	y

Wait Time for Criminal Records Results

Wait time for fingerprint results are:

Live Scan or other technology

• State: 4-7 days
• Local/County: 8-14 days

Manually - Fingerprint Card

• State: Not Offered
• Local/County: Not Offered

Verification of Criminal Records Results

• Actual results/information contained in the Criminal Background

New Mexico Criminal Background Checks/Abuse and Neglect Registry

Home Studies which Require Criminal / Perpetrator Record Checks

New Mexico requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:

• Foster Care
• Relative Care
• Relative-Foster Care
• Foster-Adopt
• Adoption
• Other, specified below

Parents: for home studies best practice indicates a name search completed for local/state history.

Criminal Background Screening

The following methods are used to capture fingerprints to conduct criminal records checks/and abuse and neglect:

• Live Scan or other computerized technology
• Finger Print cards
• Other, specified below

Persons are manually printed. Finger print cards are processed via live scan technology for federal, state and local background checks.

Criminal background checks/screening via Live Scan or other computerized technology are offered at the following levels:

• National
• State
• Local

Background Screening

State or Local Criminal Record Checks Requirements/Process:

State and Federal Criminal Records Checks: State and federal criminal records checks are conducted at the time of initial licensure or when there has been a break in service. The state and federal criminal records checks are secured through the New Mexico Department of Public Safety (DPS). The placement worker assists the applicant and all adults living in the home in completing two fingerprint cards. Incorrect or lack of information on the cards may result in a delay in processing of the request.

The CRC Unit is allowed, per federal regulations, to forward the results only to the local county office. Distribution of the results to any others outside of PSD, other than to the individual for whom the results are obtained, is strictly prohibited under federal regulations. The CRC unit notifies the private placement agency if there is an automatic disqualifier or any other arrest but does not provide specific details.

Applicant will not be approved if the person has committed any of the following misdemeanor or felony offenses:

1.     a felony conviction for child abuse and/or neglect;

2.     a felony conviction for spousal abuse;

3.     a felony conviction for any crime against children, including child pornography;

4.     a felony conviction for any crime involving violence, including rape, sexual assault or homicide, but not including other physical assault or battery; and/or

5.     a felony conviction within the past five years of physical assault or battery, or drug related offense, including Driving Whilt Intaxicated (DWI).

Applicants who have a conviction for crimes other than those noted above are not automatically disqualified; however this information shall be used to determine suitability for licensure. All police or court records relating to the applicant or other adult living in the home shall be considered in determining suitability for licensure.

For any criminal offense which is not an automatic disqualifier, the placement worker discusses the offense with the applicant, including the circumstances surrounding the offense, why the applicant believes he or she is rehabilitated, and why the offense should not be considered an impediment to foster parenting or adopting. The discussion with the applicant is thoroughly documented in the case narrative and in the home study. If it is discovered or determined that the applicant provided false information, the application may be denied or the license suspended.

Types of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)

New Mexico requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR)):

	Federal	State	Local	ANR	NR
Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Relative	y	y	y	y
Relative Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Adoption	y	y	y	y
Foster-Adopt	y	y	y	y
Parent		y	y	y

Wait Time for Criminal Records Results

Wait time for fingerprint results are:

Live Scan or other technology

• State: 31-60 days
• Local/County: 31-60 days

Manually - Fingerprint Card

• State: Not Offered
• Local/County: Not Offered

Verification of Criminal Records Results

• Actual results/information contained in the Criminal Background

New York Criminal Background Checks/Abuse and Neglect Registry

Home Studies which Require Criminal / Perpetrator Record Checks

New York requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:

• Foster Care
• Relative-Foster Care
• Foster-Adopt
• Adoption
• Other, specified below

In addition to the applicant to be certified or approved as a foster or adoptive parent, all other adult household members or persons over the age of 18, residing in the home of such applicant must be checked.

************NOTE: In accordance with NYS Social Services Laws 424-a CPS background & 378-a Criminal Histories will NOT be conducted as a part of an unlicensed relative ICPC request in NYS. Fingerprint checks for criminal histories & Child Abuse histories are ONLY permitted/authorized & conducted for foster care & adoption requests. *****************

Criminal Background Screening

The following methods are used to capture fingerprints to conduct criminal records checks/and abuse and neglect:

• Live Scan or other computerized technology
• Finger Print cards
• Other, specified below

The first option is Live Scan.  If, because of disability or inability to secure fingerprints,  other options used, are fingerprint card or name search. 

Criminal background checks/screening via Live Scan or other computerized technology are offered at the following levels:

• National
• Local

Background Screening

State or Local Criminal Record Checks Requirements/Process:

Each applicant for approval or certification as a foster or adoptive parent and any other person over the age of 18 who resides in the home of the applicant must have a FBI and New York State criminal history check performed before the applicant may be certified or approved. [SSL Section 378-a(2)]

Applicant will not be approved if the person has committed any of the following misdemeanor or felony offenses:

Where the applicant has:

(A) a felony conviction at any time involving: (i) child abuse or neglect; (ii) spousal abuse; (iii) a crime against a child, including child pornography; or (iv) a crime involving violence, including rape, sexual assault or homicide, other than a crime involving physical assault or battery; or

(B) a felony conviction within the past five years for physical assault or a drug-related offense.

Types of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)

New York requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR)):

	Federal	State	Local	ANR	NR
Foster Care	y	y		y
Relative
Relative Foster Care	y	y		y
Adoption	y	y		y
Foster-Adopt	y	y		y
Parent

Wait Time for Criminal Records Results

Wait time for fingerprint results are:

Live Scan or other technology

• State: 48-72 hours
• Local/County: Not Offered

Manually - Fingerprint Card

• State: 4-7 days
• Local/County: Not Offered

Verification of Criminal Records Results

• Actual results/information contained in the Criminal Background

North Dakota Criminal Background Checks/Abuse and Neglect Registry

Home Studies which Require Criminal / Perpetrator Record Checks

North Dakota requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:

• Foster Care
• Relative Care
• Relative-Foster Care
• Adoption
• Parent
• Other, specified below

Criminal Background Screening

The following methods are used to capture fingerprints to conduct criminal records checks/and abuse and neglect:

• Live Scan or other computerized technology
• Finger Print cards

Criminal background checks/screening via Live Scan or other computerized technology are offered at the following levels:

• State
• Local
• Other, specified below

Police departments

Background Screening

State or Local Criminal Record Checks Requirements/Process:

NDCC 50-12 Child Placing Agency

NDCC 50-11 Foster Care Homes for Children and Adults

NDCC 50-11.3 Criminal History Record Investigation

Applicant will not be approved if the person has committed any of the following misdemeanor or felony offenses:

NDCC50-11-07. Any applicant who has been convicted of an offense determined by the department to have a direct bearing upon the person's ability or the department determines, following conviction of any other offense, the person is not sufficiently rehabilited under section 12.1-33-02.1  In addition, if an applicant has been the subject of a services required case decision, unless they have been evaluated and it has been verified that the applicant is capable of providing care that is free of abuse/neglect.

Types of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)

North Dakota requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR)):

	Federal	State	Local	ANR	NR
Foster Care

Wait Time for Criminal Records Results

Wait time for fingerprint results are:

Live Scan or other technology

• State: 15-30 days
• Local/County: 15-30 days

Manually - Fingerprint Card

• State: 15-30 days
• Local/County: 15-30 days

Verification of Criminal Records Results

• Actual results/information contained in the Criminal Background

Ohio Criminal Background Checks/Abuse and Neglect Registry

Home Studies which Require Criminal / Perpetrator Record Checks

Ohio requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:

• Foster Care
• Relative Care
• Relative-Foster Care
• Foster-Adopt
• Adoption
• Other, specified below

Local agencies performing protective services functions on behalf of children determine based on safety concerns whether home studies and / or background checks are undertaken for non-custodial parents or parents with whom children are being reunified.

Criminal Background Screening

The following methods are used to capture fingerprints to conduct criminal records checks/and abuse and neglect:

• Live Scan or other computerized technology
• Finger Print cards

Criminal background checks/screening via Live Scan or other computerized technology are offered at the following levels:

• National
• State

Background Screening

State or Local Criminal Record Checks Requirements/Process:

• State requires state and federal criminal checks.  Several local agencies also require local police checks, per their internal policies.

Applicant will not be approved if the person has committed any of the following misdemeanor or felony offenses:

• Refer to  OAC 5101:2-7-02 for foster care, and 5101:2-48-10 for adoption.

Types of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)

Ohio requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR)):

	Federal	State	Local	ANR	NR
Foster Care	y	y		y
Relative	y	y		y
Adoption	y	y		y
Foster-Adopt	y	y		y
Parent

Wait Time for Criminal Records Results

Wait time for fingerprint results are:

Live Scan or other technology

• State: 48-72 hours
• Local/County: Not Offered

Manually - Fingerprint Card

• State: 31-60 days
• Local/County: Not Offered

Verification of Criminal Records Results

• Actual results/information contained in the Criminal Background

Oregon Criminal Background Checks/Abuse and Neglect Registry

Home Studies which Require Criminal / Perpetrator Record Checks

Oregon requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:

• Foster Care
• Relative Care
• Relative-Foster Care
• Foster-Adopt
• Adoption
• Parent

Criminal Background Screening

The following methods are used to capture fingerprints to conduct criminal records checks/and abuse and neglect:

• Live Scan or other computerized technology
• Finger Print cards

Criminal background checks/screening via Live Scan or other computerized technology are offered at the following levels:

• National
• State
• Local

Background Screening

State or Local Criminal Record Checks Requirements/Process:

All adults in any home being studied are subject to a check of the Law Enforcement Data Sytem (LEDS) operated and maintained by Oregon State Police.

Applicant will not be approved if the person has committed any of the following misdemeanor or felony offenses:

There are no crimes that automatically disqualify a child's parent from being approved for placement, however any and all criminal history may potentially disqualify a parent.  A felony conviction for a crime that involves any of the following automacically disqualifies a person from being approved as a foster or adoptive parent or living in the home of a foster or adoptive parent:

(A) Violence, including rape, sexual assault, and homicide, but not including

other physical assault or battery;

(B) Intentional starvation or torture;

(C) Abuse or neglect of a child;

(D) Spousal abuse;

(E) Aiding, abetting, attempting, soliciting, or conspiring to cause the death of

a child;

(F) Sodomy or sexual abuse; or

(G) A child as the victim (including child pornography).

Types of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)

Oregon requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR)):

	Federal	State	Local	ANR	NR
Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Relative	y	y	y	y
Relative Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Foster-Adopt	y	y	y	y
Adoption	y	y	y	y
Parent	y	y	y	y

Wait Time for Criminal Records Results

Wait time for fingerprint results are:

Live Scan or other technology

• State: 15-30 days
• Local/County: Not Offered

Manually - Fingerprint Card

• State: 31-60 days
• Local/County: Not Offered

Verification of Criminal Records Results

• Actual results/information contained in the Criminal Background

Pennsylvania Criminal Background Checks/Abuse and Neglect Registry

Home Studies which Require Criminal / Perpetrator Record Checks

Pennsylvania requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:

• Foster Care
• Relative-Foster Care
• Adoption
• Parent

Pennsylvania requires relatives to be foster approved and/or certified.  Foster-Adopt is a two step process.

Criminal Background Screening

The following methods are used to capture fingerprints to conduct criminal records checks/and abuse and neglect:

• Live Scan or other computerized technology
• Other, specified below

Applicants who reside in Pennsylvania can register for their FBI criminal background check via the internet through Cogent Systems at
http://www.pa.cogentid.com/index.htm.  However, the Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance checks are done by the applicant submitting a form called the CY113 by post office mail, which can be found by accessing the Department of Public Welfare’s website at http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/.  The instructions for completing the form and the information for where to mail the form is also located on this website.

Criminal background checks/screening via Live Scan or other computerized technology are offered at the following levels:

• National
• State

Background Screening

State or Local Criminal Record Checks Requirements/Process:

Applicants who reside in Pennsylvania can register for their FBI criminal background check via the internet through Cogent Systems at

http://www.pa.cogentid.com/index.htm.  However, the Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance checks are done by the applicant submitting a form called the CY113 by post office mail, which can be found by accessing the Department of Public Welfare's website at http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/.  The instructions for completing the form and the information for where to mail the form is also located on this website.

Applicant will not be approved if the person has committed any of the following misdemeanor or felony offenses:

Prohibited Offenses under Title 18 (relating to crimes and offenses):

Chapter 25 (relating to criminal homicide)

Section 2702 (relating to aggravated assault)

Section 2709.1 (relating to stalking)

Section 2901 (relating to kidnapping)

Section 2902 (relating to unlawful restraint)

Section 3121 (relating to rape)

Section 3122.1 (relating to statutory sexual assault)

Section 3123 (relating to involuntary deviate sexual intercourse)

Section 3124.1 (relating to sexual assault)

Section 3125 (relating to aggravated indecent assault)

Section 3126 (relating to indecent assault)

Section 3127 (relating to indecent exposure)

Section 4302 (relating to incest)

Section 4303 (relating to concealing death of a child)

Section 4304 (relating to endangering welfare of children)'

Section 4305 (relating to dealing in infant children)

Section 5902 (b) (relating to prostitution and related offenses)

Section 5903 (c) (d) (relating to obscene and other sexual materials and

performances)

Section 6301 (relating to corruption of minors)

Section 6312 (relating to sexual abuse of children); or

An equivalent crime under federal law or the law of another state.

Any conviction of a felony offense under the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, committed within the five-year period immediately preceding verification.

Types of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)

Pennsylvania requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR)):

	Federal	State	Local	ANR	NR
Foster Care

Wait Time for Criminal Records Results

Wait time for fingerprint results are:

Live Scan or other technology

• State: 4-7 days
• Local/County: Not Offered

Manually - Fingerprint Card

• State: 15-30 days
• Local/County: 4-7 days

Verification of Criminal Records Results

• Actual results/information contained in the Criminal Background
• Signature verifying background check completed
• Other, specified next

South Carolina Criminal Background Checks/Abuse and Neglect Registry

Home Studies which Require Criminal / Perpetrator Record Checks

South Carolina requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:

• Foster Care
• Relative-Foster Care
• Foster-Adopt
• Adoption
• Parent

Criminal Background Screening

The following methods are used to capture fingerprints to conduct criminal records checks/and abuse and neglect:

• Live Scan or other computerized technology

Criminal background checks/screening via Live Scan or other computerized technology are offered at the following levels:

• National
• State
• Local

Background Screening

State or Local Criminal Record Checks Requirements/Process:

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division Checks, fingerprints, Sex Offender Registry,

Child Abuse/Neglect Registry

Applicant will not be approved if the person has committed any of the following misdemeanor or felony offenses:

(A) No child may be placed in foster care with a person:

(1) with a substantiated history of child abuse or neglect;  or

(2) who has pled guilty or nolo contendere to or who has been convicted of:

(a) an “Offense Against the Person” as provided for in Chapter 3, Title 16;

(b) an “Offense Against Morality or Decency” as provided for in Chapter 15, Title 16;

(c) contributing to the delinquency of a minor as provided for in Section 16 17 490;

(d) the common law offense of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature when the victim was a person seventeen years of age or younger;

(e) criminal domestic violence, as defined in Section 16 25 20;

(f) criminal domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature, as defined in Section 16 25 65;

(g) a felony drug related offense under the laws of this State.

(B) A person who has been convicted of a criminal offense similar in nature to a crime enumerated in subsection (A) when the crime was committed in another jurisdiction or under federal law is subject to the restrictions set out in this section.

(C) This section does not prevent foster care placement when a conviction or plea of guilty or nolo contendere for one of the crimes enumerated in subsection (A) has been pardoned.  However, notwithstanding the entry of a pardon, the department or other entity making placement or licensing decisions may consider all information available, including the person’s pardoned convictions or pleas and the circumstances surrounding them, to determine whether the applicant is unfit or otherwise unsuited to provide foster care services.

Types of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)

South Carolina requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR)):

	Federal	State	Local	ANR	NR
Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Relative
Relative Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Foster-Adopt	y	y	y	y
Adoption	y	y	y	y
Parent		y	y	y

Wait Time for Criminal Records Results

Wait time for fingerprint results are:

Live Scan or other technology

• State: 8-14 days
• Local/County: 8-14 days

Manually - Fingerprint Card

• State: Not Offered
• Local/County: Not Offered

Verification of Criminal Records Results

• Actual results/information contained in the Criminal Background

South Dakota Criminal Background Checks/Abuse and Neglect Registry

Home Studies which Require Criminal / Perpetrator Record Checks

South Dakota requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:

• Foster Care
• Relative-Foster Care
• Foster-Adopt
• Adoption

Criminal Background Screening

The following methods are used to capture fingerprints to conduct criminal records checks/and abuse and neglect:

• Live Scan or other computerized technology
• Finger Print cards

Criminal background checks/screening via Live Scan or other computerized technology are offered at the following levels:

• National
• State
• Local

Background Screening

State or Local Criminal Record Checks Requirements/Process:

Submit fingerprint cards to state Division of Criminal Investigations. Fingerprint cards are not submitted to local agencies.

Applicant will not be approved if the person has committed any of the following misdemeanor or felony offenses:

Any crimes that would indicate harmful behavior towards children as defined in SDCL 22-1-2, A sex crime pursuant to SDCL chapters 22-22 or SDCL 22-22A-3 or similar statutes from another state, or within the preceding five years, a conviction for any other felony.

Types of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)

South Dakota requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR)):

	Federal	State	Local	ANR	NR
Foster Care

Wait Time for Criminal Records Results

Wait time for fingerprint results are:

Live Scan or other technology

• State: 8-14 days
• Local/County: Not Offered

Manually - Fingerprint Card

• State: 8-14 days
• Local/County: Not Offered

Verification of Criminal Records Results

• Actual results/information contained in the Criminal Background

Texas Criminal Background Checks/Abuse and Neglect Registry

Home Studies which Require Criminal / Perpetrator Record Checks

Texas requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:

• Foster Care
• Relative Care
• Adoption
• Parent

Criminal Background Screening

The following methods are used to capture fingerprints to conduct criminal records checks/and abuse and neglect:

• Live Scan or other computerized technology

Criminal background checks/screening via Live Scan or other computerized technology are offered at the following levels:

• State
• Local

Background Screening

State or Local Criminal Record Checks Requirements/Process:

• The department shall obtain criminal history and central registry (abuse/neglect history) checks for all persons who are 14 years of age or older to provide in-home or foster care for children in the care of the department and other persons living in the residence in which the child will reside. 
• Fingerprint-based criminal history background checks must be completed on all prospective foster parents and the members of their households who are age 14 or older and not in the legal conservatorship of the department on all family members who have not lived in Texas for the last 5 years. 

Applicant will not be approved if the person has committed any of the following misdemeanor or felony offenses:

• Offenses against the person or family 
• Robbery 
• Public indecency 
• Stalking 
• Criminal solicitation of a minor 
• Failure to stop or report aggravated sexual assault of a child 
• A violation of the Texas Controlled Substances Act 
• Making a firearm accessible to a child 
• Intoxication and alcoholic beverage offenses 
• Any other felony under the Texas Penal Code or any like offense under the law of another State or Federal law that the person committed within the past 10 years 
• Deferred adjudications covering an offense listed above if the person has not completed the probation successfully.

Types of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)

Texas requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR)):

	Federal	State	Local	ANR	NR
Parent	y	y		y
Relative	y	y		y
Foster Care	y	y		y
Adoption	y	y		y

Wait Time for Criminal Records Results

Wait time for fingerprint results are:

Live Scan or other technology

• State: 8-14 days
• Local/County: Not Offered

Manually - Fingerprint Card

• State: 15-30 days
• Local/County: 15-30 days

Verification of Criminal Records Results

• Actual results/information contained in the Criminal Background
• Signature verifying background check completed

Utah Criminal Background Checks/Abuse and Neglect Registry

Home Studies which Require Criminal / Perpetrator Record Checks

Utah requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:

• Foster Care
• Relative Care
• Relative-Foster Care
• Foster-Adopt
• Adoption
• Parent

Criminal Background Screening

The following methods are used to capture fingerprints to conduct criminal records checks/and abuse and neglect:

• Live Scan or other computerized technology

Criminal background checks/screening via Live Scan or other computerized technology are offered at the following levels:

• National
• State
• Local

Background Screening

State or Local Criminal Record Checks Requirements/Process:

Require Child Abuse Registry, State Criminal and Live Scan/FBI Checks.

Applicant will not be approved if the person has committed any of the following misdemeanor or felony offenses:

Types of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)

Utah requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR)):

	Federal	State	Local	ANR	NR
Foster Care

Wait Time for Criminal Records Results

Wait time for fingerprint results are:

Live Scan or other technology

• State: 8-14 days
• Local/County: 8-14 days

Manually - Fingerprint Card

• State: 31-60 days
• Local/County: 31-60 days

Verification of Criminal Records Results

• Signature verifying background check completed

Virgin Islands Criminal Background Checks/Abuse and Neglect Registry

Home Studies which Require Criminal / Perpetrator Record Checks

Virgin Islands requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:

• Foster Care
• Relative Care
• Relative-Foster Care
• Foster-Adopt
• Adoption
• Parent

Criminal Background Screening

The following methods are used to capture fingerprints to conduct criminal records checks/and abuse and neglect:

• Live Scan or other computerized technology
• Finger Print cards

Criminal background checks/screening via Live Scan or other computerized technology are offered at the following levels:

• National
• State
• Local

Background Screening

State or Local Criminal Record Checks Requirements/Process:

Fingerprint based

Applicant will not be approved if the person has committed any of the following misdemeanor or felony offenses:

Crimeis involving children, including felonies, as well as child abuse and neglect.  Other crimes which may exclude the applicant are addressed on a case by case basis.

Types of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)

Virgin Islands requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR)):

	Federal	State	Local	ANR	NR
Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Relative	y	y	y	y
Relative Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Adoption	y	y	y	y
Parent	y	y	y	y

Wait Time for Criminal Records Results

Wait time for fingerprint results are:

Live Scan or other technology

• State: 8-14 days
• Local/County: 8-14 days

Manually - Fingerprint Card

• State: 8-14 days
• Local/County: 8-14 days

Verification of Criminal Records Results

• Actual results/information contained in the Criminal Background
• Signature verifying background check completed

Virginia Criminal Background Checks/Abuse and Neglect Registry

Home Studies which Require Criminal / Perpetrator Record Checks

Virginia requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:

• Foster Care
• Relative-Foster Care
• Adoption
• Parent

The Code of Virginia § 63.2-901.1 Criminal history and central registry check for placement of children.

“....Copies of any information received by a local board or licensed child-placing agency pursuant to this section shall be available to the state agency that regulates or operates such a child placing agency but shall not be disseminated further; and .......”

State agency refers to a Virginia state agency only.

Criminal Background Screening

The following methods are used to capture fingerprints to conduct criminal records checks/and abuse and neglect:

• Other, specified below

The Office of Background Investigation (OBI) is responsible for providing all criminal background checks in Virginia. Fingerprints are taken by local agency staff or local law enforcement staff; the OBI processes the actual reports.

Criminal background checks/screening via Live Scan or other computerized technology are offered at the following levels:

• Other, specified below

The Office of Background Investigation (OBI) is responsible for providing this information at all levels.

Background Screening

State or Local Criminal Record Checks Requirements/Process:

The Office of Background Investigations (OBI) is responsible for all background investigation information in Virginia.

Applicant will not be approved if the person has committed any of the following misdemeanor or felony offenses:

The Code of Virginia § 63.2-1719 lists all of the Barrier Crimes in Virginia.

Exceptions may be found in § 63.2-1720 and § 63.2-1721. 

Types of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)

Virginia requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR)):

	Federal	State	Local	ANR	NR
Foster Care	y	y		y
Relative Foster Care	y	y		y
Adoption	y	y		y
Foster-Adopt	y	y		y
Parent	y	y		y

Wait Time for Criminal Records Results

Wait time for fingerprint results are:

Live Scan or other technology

• State: 8-14 days
• Local/County: 8-14 days

Manually - Fingerprint Card

• State: 8-14 days
• Local/County: 8-14 days

Verification of Criminal Records Results

Washington Criminal Background Checks/Abuse and Neglect Registry

Home Studies which Require Criminal / Perpetrator Record Checks

Washington requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:

• Foster Care
• Relative Care
• Relative-Foster Care
• Foster-Adopt
• Adoption
• Parent

Criminal Background Screening

The following methods are used to capture fingerprints to conduct criminal records checks/and abuse and neglect:

• Live Scan or other computerized technology
• Finger Print cards

Live scan is the preferred method of fingerprinting.

Criminal background checks/screening via Live Scan or other computerized technology are offered at the following levels:

• National
• State
• Local

Fingerprinting must be completed through the Department of Children Youth and Families process.

Background Screening

State or Local Criminal Record Checks Requirements/Process:

Persons living in the home who are 18 years or older must complete a fingerprint criminal background check. Persons 16 years or older must complete a state background check for relative, foster and adoptive placements.

Applicant will not be approved if the person has committed any of the following misdemeanor or felony offenses:

The following link, Secretary’s List of Crimes and Negative Actions, shows the criminal offenses that can disqualify a person from having unsupervised access to children in the state of Washington.

https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/secretaryslist.pdf

Types of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)

Washington requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR)):

	Federal	State	Local	ANR	NR
Parent		y	y	y
Relative	y	y	y	y
Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Adoption	y	y	y	y

Wait Time for Criminal Records Results

Wait time for fingerprint results are:

Live Scan or other technology

• State: 15-30 days
• Local/County: 15-30 days

Manually - Fingerprint Card

• State: 15-30 days
• Local/County: 15-30 days

Verification of Criminal Records Results

• Signature verifying background check completed

West Virginia Criminal Background Checks/Abuse and Neglect Registry

Home Studies which Require Criminal / Perpetrator Record Checks

West Virginia requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:

• Foster Care
• Relative Care
• Relative-Foster Care
• Foster-Adopt
• Adoption
• Parent

Criminal Background Screening

The following methods are used to capture fingerprints to conduct criminal records checks/and abuse and neglect:

• Other, specified below

No information provided

Criminal background checks/screening via Live Scan or other computerized technology are offered at the following levels:

No information provided

Background Screening

State or Local Criminal Record Checks Requirements/Process:

no information provided

Applicant will not be approved if the person has committed any of the following misdemeanor or felony offenses:

No information provided

Types of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)

West Virginia requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR)):

	Federal	State	Local	ANR	NR
Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Relative	y	y	y	y
Relative Foster Care	y	y	y	y
Adoption	y	y	y	y
Foster-Adopt	y	y	y	y
Parent	y	y	y	y

Wait Time for Criminal Records Results

Wait time for fingerprint results are:

Live Scan or other technology

• State: 15-30 days
• Local/County: 15-30 days

Manually - Fingerprint Card

• State: 15-30 days
• Local/County: 15-30 days

Verification of Criminal Records Results

• Signature verifying background check completed

Wyoming Criminal Background Checks/Abuse and Neglect Registry

Home Studies which Require Criminal / Perpetrator Record Checks

Wyoming requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:

• Foster Care
• Relative-Foster Care
• Foster-Adopt
• Adoption

Criminal Background Screening

The following methods are used to capture fingerprints to conduct criminal records checks/and abuse and neglect:

• Finger Print cards

Criminal background checks/screening via Live Scan or other computerized technology are offered at the following levels:

• Do Not use Live Scan/Computerized Technology

Background Screening

State or Local Criminal Record Checks Requirements/Process:

Applicant will not be approved if the person has committed any of the following misdemeanor or felony offenses:

federal definition for ASFA

Types of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)

Wyoming requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR)):

	Federal	State	Local	ANR	NR
Foster Care	y	y	y
Relative	y	y	y	y
Relative Foster Care	y	y	y	y	y
Adoption	y	y
Foster-Adopt	y	y	y		y
Parent	y		y	y

Wait Time for Criminal Records Results

Wait time for fingerprint results are:

Live Scan or other technology

• State: Not Offered
• Local/County: Not Offered

Manually - Fingerprint Card

• State: 31-60 days
• Local/County: 31-60 days

Verification of Criminal Records Results

• Actual results/information contained in the Criminal Background
• Signature verifying background check completed