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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Within the time stated in subsection (b) of this section, an applicant shall apply for a criminal records check by submitting to the Agency, licensed child-placing agency, or the police:
(1) A complete set of legible fingerprints taken on standard fingerprint cards by the Agency or the police;
(2) Payment of the fees and costs of the criminal records check as described in § 4-1305.04;
(3) The completed information form; and
(4) Any documentation required to conduct a criminal records check by a state identified in the completed information form.
(b) The application for a criminal records check shall be made:
(1) For an individual described in § 4-1305.02(1), (2), or (3), and for every adult residing in the home of an individual described in § 4-1305.02(1), (2), or (3), as part of the approval or licensure process;
(2) For an individual described in § 4-1305.02(4) and for every adult residing in the home of an individual described in § 4-1305.02(4), before the filing of the petition for adoption, pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 16-305;
(3) For an individual described in § 4-1305.02(5) and for every adult residing in the home of an individual described in § 4-1305.02(5), within 2 business days of entry of the judicial order placing the child in the home;
(4) For every adult who becomes a resident of the home of an individual described in § 4-1305.02(1), (2), (3), or (5) after the child is placed in the home, within 10 calendar days after the adult becomes a resident of the home; and
(5) For every adult who becomes a resident of the home of an individual described in § 4-1305.02(4) after the filing of the petition for adoption, within 10 calendar days after the adult becomes a resident of the home.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 4-1305.03. Application for criminal records check; timing. - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-i-government-of-district/dc-code-sect-4-1305-03/
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