Louisiana Statewide Criminal Background Checks: Procedures and FAQs

Louisiana State Police provides internet-based background check services for authorized agencies, focusing on conviction information. The process, fees, and hours of operation are detailed. The background checks are name-based and limited to Louisiana records only. Various entities can utilize the system for specific purposes, but the checks do not include information from other states.

• Louisiana
• Criminal Background Checks
• State Police
• Conviction Information
• Internet Services

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1. Louisiana Criminal Background Checks Statewide vs. Local/Parish/Municipal What is the purpose/reason for the background check? Conviction (or guilty plea) vs. Acquittal vs. No disposition

2. State State Background Check Background Check

3. Louisiana State Police Louisiana State Police Internet Background Checks (FAQs) Background Checks (FAQs) Internet Criminal Criminal Question: What are the hours of operation? Answer: Internet hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day (including holiday). The website will not be available from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm on Sunday for system maintenance. Question: What are your fees? Answer: State Background Check $26 Question: What form of payment is accepted? Answer: Via Internet: Visa, Master Card, Discover and American Express Question: What is the processing time for a background request? Answer: If there is no record you should receive a response within 24 hrs. If fingerprints are requested the response will have to be handled manually and may take approximately 15-21 business days. Question: What is a name check? Answer: A name check is a request searched by the descriptive information provided. The information includes name, race/sex, date of birth, social security number and driver s license number. Please ensure the information is legible and accurate.

4. Louisiana State Police Louisiana State Police Internet Background Checks (FAQs) Background Checks (FAQs) Internet Criminal Criminal Question: Who is authorized to receive a background request? Answer: Louisiana is a closed record state and our office only conducts background requests for agencies that are authorized to receive that information under RS 15:587. Louisiana State Police/Criminal Records is not authorized to conduct a background request for immigration, litigation, residential/apartments, out of state housing authority, work visa or for personal use. Out of state Employers may request background checks on their Employees. You will receive conviction information only. Out of state Adoption Agencies may request background checks on prospective adoptive couples or foster parents. You will receive any arrest and conviction information. *Please note: the Internet Background search is a name based background check and is not available to any agency that is mandated by law to provide fingerprints.

5. Louisiana State Police Louisiana State Police Internet Background Checks (FAQs) Background Checks (FAQs) Internet Criminal Criminal Question: What entities are allowed to utilize the IBC system? Answer: Authorized Agency (backgrounds for non-licenesed health care providers only) Board of River Port Pilots Day Cares (facilities caring for six or fewer children) Department of Justice Department of Labor Health Care Providers Office of Vital Statistics Public Housing Commission Senate and Governmental Affairs Working with Children Question: Will this background request include information from other states? Answer: No. A background check by name only searches the State of Louisiana. If the applicant has lived outside of Louisiana, we recommend your agency contact that state as well.

6. Louisiana State Police Louisiana State Police Internet Background Checks (FAQs) Background Checks (FAQs) Internet Criminal Criminal Question: What type of response will I get? Answer: Internet Request-You will get 1 of 4 responses. 1 - No disqualifying information was found. 2 - Fingerprints are needed for verification. 3 - We have received your request but are experiencing a delay in processing 4 - Positive criminal history found Question: How many applicant backgrounds can I request at one time? Answer: The system allows up to twenty (20) background requests at a time with one credit card payment. Question: Why are prints sometimes requested if a name check is submitted? Answer: Prints are the only accurate means to determine whether or not the information found during the name search belongs to that particular applicant.

7. Louisiana State Police Louisiana State Police In Person Background Checks (FAQs) Background Checks (FAQs) In Person Criminal Criminal Question: How can I get a copy of my criminal record? Answer: An Individual may obtain a true copy of their criminal history by requesting a Right to Review in one of two ways: In Person at this office (7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA): You will need to bring a $26 money order, cashier s check or business check for processing and a $10 money order, cashier s check or business check for fingerprinting, both made out to the Dept of Public Safety (cash or personal checks will not be accepted). You will need to have a valid state issued ID or Drivers License. This service is available Monday thru Friday (excluding holidays) from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. If you arrive before 3:00 pm you may wait and take your certified copy of the response with you but if you arrive after 3:00 pm your response will be mailed to you or you may return the next business day and pick it up. By mail: You must mail a set of fingerprints, an authorization form, a rap disclosure form (these forms must include the individuals complete name and address and they are available online at lsp.org) and a $26 money order, cashier s check or business check (cash or personal checks will not be accepted) payable to the Dept of Public Safety to: Bureau of Criminal Identification P.O. Box 66614 Mail Slip A-6 Baton Rouge, LA 70896 Please Note: This mail process takes approx 15-21 business days from the time the payment is entered into our receipt system.

8. Federal Federal Background Checks Background Checks Title 28 of Code of Federal Regulations 28 CFR 16.30 et seq.

9. 28 CFR 16.30 28 CFR 16.30 - - Purpose and scope. Purpose and scope. 16.30 Purpose and scope. This subpart contains the regulations of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) concerning procedures to be followed when the subject of an identification record requests production of that record to review it or to obtain a change, correction, or updating of that record.

10. 28 CFR 16.31 28 CFR 16.31 - - Definition of identification Definition of identification record. record. 16.31 Definition of identification record. An FBI identification record, often referred to as a rap sheet, is a listing of certain information taken from fingerprint submissions retained by the FBI in connection with arrests and, in some instances, includes information taken from fingerprints submitted in connection with federal employment, naturalization, or military service. The identification record includes the name of the agency or institution that submitted the fingerprints to the FBI. If the fingerprints concern a criminal offense, the identification record includes the date of arrest or the date the individual was received by the agency submitting the fingerprints, the arrest charge, and the disposition of the arrest if known to the FBI. All arrest data included in an identification record are obtained from fingerprint submissions, disposition reports, and other reports submitted by agencies having criminal justice responsibilities. Therefore, the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services Division is not the source of the arrest data reflected on an identification record.

11. 28 CFR 16.32 28 CFR 16.32 - - Procedure to obtain an Procedure to obtain an identification record. identification record. 16.32 Procedure to obtain an identification record. The subject of an identification record may obtain a copy thereof by submitting a written request via the U.S. mails directly to the FBI, Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division, ATTN: SCU, Mod. D-2, 1000 Custer Hollow Road, Clarksburg, WV 26306. Such request must be accompanied by satisfactory proof of identity, which shall consist of name, date and place of birth and a set of rolled-inked fingerprint impressions placed upon fingerprint cards or forms commonly utilized for applicant or law enforcement purposes by law enforcement agencies.

12. 28 CFR 16.33 28 CFR 16.33 - - Fee for production of Fee for production of identification record. identification record. 16.33 Fee for production of identification record. Each written request for production of an identification record must be accompanied by a fee of $18 in the form of a certified check or money order, payable to the Treasury of the United States. This fee is established pursuant to the provisions of 31 U.S.C. 9701 and is based upon the clerical time beyond the first quarter hour to be spent in searching for, identifying, and reproducing each identification record requested as specified in 16.10. Any request for waiver of the fee shall accompany the original request for the identification record and shall include a claim and proof of indigency. Subject to applicable laws, regulations, and directions of the Attorney General of the United States, the Director of the FBI may from time to time determine and establish a revised fee amount to be assessed under this authority. Notice relating to revised fee amounts shall be published in the Federal Register.

13. 28 CFR 16.34 28 CFR 16.34 - - Procedure to obtain change, Procedure to obtain change, correction or updating of identification records. correction or updating of identification records. 16.34 Procedure to obtain change, correction or updating of identification records. If, after reviewing his/her identification record, the subject thereof believes that it is incorrect or incomplete in any respect and wishes changes, corrections or updating of the alleged deficiency, he/she should make application directly to the agency which contributed the questioned information. The subject of a record may also direct his/her challenge as to the accuracy or completeness of any entry on his/her record to the FBI, Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division, ATTN: SCU, Mod. D-2, 1000 Custer Hollow Road, Clarksburg, WV 26306. The FBI will then forward the challenge to the agency which submitted the data requesting that agency to verify or correct the challenged entry. Upon the receipt of an official communication directly from the agency which contributed the original information, the FBI CJIS Division will make any changes necessary in accordance with the information supplied by that agency.

14. CNA CNA trainees trainees who should request the who should request the background check??? background check??? Chapter 100. Subchapter B. 10019. D. Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program Training and Competency Requirements Training Program Responsibilities The facility/school shall not accept a nurse aide trainee into a training program until the facility or school conducts a statewide criminal history background check which includes a check of the national sex offender public registry. 1. a. b. c. A trainee shall not be eligible to participate in a training program if convicted or found guilty by a court of law of: abusing, neglecting or mistreating the elderly or infirm as defined by R.S. 40:2009.20; misappropriating a resident s property; or has not had a finding of abuse, neglect, mistreatment or misappropriation of a resident s property placed on the Nurse Aide Registry or the Direct Service Worker Registry. 2. If a criminal history background check cannot be legally obtained by a training program, trainees may obtain a certified copy of their criminal history from the Louisiana State Police by requesting that a right to review be conducted. E. a. b. Trainees shall not be prohibited from completing training due to: criminal history that is not related to abuse, neglect or misappropriation; or the Louisiana State Police not being able to complete a criminal history check due to the age of the trainee.