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Fingerprint & Criminal Background Check
Overview
Some agencies are already mandated through licensing to conduct criminal background checks. These agencies are exempt from this ordinance, but still require submission of a Compliance Form to identify why the agency is exempt.
As the ordinance states, and in accordance with Penal Code Section 11105.3, the appropriate method for conducting a criminal background check includes the submission of fingerprints.
The agency responsible for the processing of fingerprints and criminal records is the Department of Justice (DOJ), a division of the Office of the Attorney General. Complete information can be found on their Background Checks website.
Important Note
Although widely utilized by various organizations, Social Security numbers or other personal identification information only background checks alone are not sufficient to meet the City's ordinance. Although an organization may choose to screen volunteers and staff through one of the various commercial service providers, to comply with the ordinance, background checks must be completed using fingerprints.
Criminal Offender Record Information
Nonprofit agencies can apply to receive the related criminal background information received in response to the LiveScan submittal from the Department of Justice. This is referred to as the Criminal Offender Record information or CORI. The "Authorization Request Form For Youth Organizations / Human Resource Agencies" required to become certified as a records custodian can be downloaded from the DOJ website .