§ 40.1-25.1-1 - Purpose. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 40.1-25.1-1

   § 40.1-25.1-1  Purpose. – In order to provide protection for persons residing in or receiving servicesfrom facilities, programs or agencies licensed, funded and/or operated by thedepartment of mental health, retardation, and hospitals, all persons eighteen(18) years or older seeking employment in any facility or program licensed,funded and/or operated by the department shall be required to undergo anational criminal background check for the purpose of determining whether theprospective employee has been convicted of a crime that bears upon his or herfitness to have the responsibility for the safety and well-being of personsresiding in or receiving services from facilities, programs or agencieslicensed, funded and/or operated by the department.