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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) A request for a state criminal history records check on a person shall include a completed statement that:
(1) Contains the name, address, and date of birth appearing on a valid identification document issued by a government entity to the person who is the subject of the state criminal history records check;
(2) Indicates whether the person has been found guilty of or pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to a crime and, if so, includes a description of the crime and the particulars of the finding of guilt or the plea;
(3) Notifies the person that a service provider may conduct national criminal history records checks, state criminal history records checks, and registry records checks on the person;
(4) Provides the consent of the person who is the subject of the state criminal history records check to disclosure of checks, reports, and determinations under this subchapter;
(5) Informs the person how to object to the content of reports; and
(6)(A) Contains the signature of the person who is the subject of the state criminal history records check.
(B) Under § 25-32-107(d), the subject of the background check may submit an electronic signature to complete the state criminal history records check.
(b)(1) A request for a national criminal history records check on a person shall conform to applicable federal standards and shall include a complete set of fingerprints.
(2) The Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police may maintain fingerprints submitted for a national criminal history records check in an automated fingerprint identification system.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 20. Public Health and Welfare § 20-38-104. Request for records check--Requirement - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-20-public-health-and-welfare/ar-code-sect-20-38-104/
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