Criminal Records Clearance

This manual updates and replaces two procedures manuals issued in 1999. Significant changes to the current revision include:

Current California legislation and regulations, useful contacts, and troubleshooting strategies are incorporated into the manual and appendices
Both volunteer and employee manuals are integrated into one overall document
All volunteers, regardless of ANR/CE involvement, must undergo background investigations, prior to service
The procedures for background clearance for records handlers are clearly identified in the employment manual
Live scan procedures and required documentation are introduced and explained