§ 20-38-104 - Request for records check -- Requirement. - Arkansas Statutes

20-38-104. Request for records check -- Requirement.

(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 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 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) Contains the notarized signature of the person who is the subject of the 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 Department of Arkansas State Police may maintain fingerprints submitted for a national criminal history records check in an automated fingerprint identification system.