Subscribers accessing the online Arkansas name based criminal background check records and/or the National/FBI Criminal fingerprint-based criminal background check records must read and sign this addendum agreement.
Arkansas name-based criminal background checkThe Arkansas response is based on a search of the database under the name submitted.
This service is limited to persons with the signed written consent of the subject of the record.The National/FBI CBC report is based on fingerprints (not a name based search) and will report the nationwide criminal history information that is releasable by the FBI.
This service is limited to persons with the signed written consent of the subject of the record AND authority under state or federal law to perform the fingerprint based check.|
One of following must apply to you before you may obtain an Arkansas Criminal History and/or National/FBI records: |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Adoptions through non-DHS sources | Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. §9-9-212, regarding criminal records checks on prospective adoptive parents and household members. |
| ALV – Office of Arkansas Lottery - Major contract vendor finalists | Mandated under Arkansas Code §23-115-501 & 23-115-601(e), for criminal records checks on vendors who are finalists in submitting a bid, proposal or offer to perform a major procurement contract for the Office of Arkansas Lottery. |
| ASP CTR- Written consent of the subject | Non-mandated under Arkansas Code §12-12-1501 through 1513 allows the release of Arkansas non-criminal justice background information to persons who have the signed consent of the subject of the record. The release form on file with the employer, service provider or third party must indicate that the employer or Service Provider/Third Party Agent on behalf of the employer or subject shall have the authority to request the criminal background check. INA and the Arkansas State Police will hold the third party responsible for any inquiries or audits that may be conducted. |
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| CHI - (Provider) - Child Care - non DHS requestor | For background checks to be conducted by DHS, Division of Child Care pursuant to ACA 20-38-101 through 103, on child care facility owners, operators and employees. |
| CHW - Child Welfare | CHW Mandated in accordance with Arkansas Code §9-28-409 regarding child welfare agencies |
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| Designated Positions (Financial or Information Technology) DHS use only-FBI authorized | Designated Positions (Financial or Information Technology) Background checks are limited to current employees and applicants for designated financial or information technology position as defined to mean a position designated by a director of a division or office within the Department of Human Services in which the person placed in the position: (A) Has the authority or capability via computer access or otherwise to receive payments or to issue, initiate, or approve a contract, grant, warrant, payment, or procurement in any form; (B) Approves security access to information systems; (C) Authenticates and configures user security access to information systems; (D) Acts in the capacity of information technology network, application, or system administrator; (E) Manages or directs information technology network, application, or system administrators; or (F) Develops, designs, programs, or maintains information technology networks, applications, or systems; See Arkansas Code 21-15-102. |
| Designated Positions (Financial or Information Technology) non-DHS (state background check only) | Designated Positions (Financial or Information Technology) Background checks are limited to current employees and applicants for designated financial or information technology position as defined to mean a position designated by a director of a division or office within the Department of Human Services in which the person placed in the position: (A) Has the authority or capability via computer access or otherwise to receive payments or to issue, initiate, or approve a contract, grant, warrant, payment, or procurement in any form; (B) Approves security access to information systems; (C) Authenticates and configures user security access to information systems; (D) Acts in the capacity of information technology network, application, or system administrator; (E) Manages or directs information technology network, application, or system administrators; or (F) Develops, designs, programs, or maintains information technology networks, applications, or systems; See Arkansas Code 21-15-102. |
| DHS Division of Developmental Disabilities, Community Programs providers | Access is granted to service providers who are licensed by the DHS, Division of Developmental Disabilities, and Community Programs. In accordance with Ark. Code Ann. 20-38-101 regarding employees of service providers that provide care to developmentally disabled persons. The results are returned to the service provider and to DDS Community Programs Section. |
| DOH - LTC Employee -Dept of Health, HFS | Mandated under Arkansas Code §20-33-203 regarding employees or applicants of a long term care facility/qualifying entity as defined by Arkansas Code §20-38-101. |
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| EDUC Employment (Classified) | Access under this section is limited to background checks for classified (non-teacher) school employees with a local school district or an education service cooperative. In accordance with Arkansas Code § 6-17-414 the results of the background checks are sent directly to the Department of Education and not viewed by the requestor. |
| EDUC Employment (Fiscal Officer) | Access under Ark Code § 6-17-421 is for background checks on fiscal officers of educational entities. Reports are furnished directly to the Department of Education and are not returned to the requester. |
| EDUC Employment (Substitute Teacher) | Access under this section is for applicants for substitute teacher employment with a school district. Reports are furnished in accordance with Arkansas Code § 6-17-414 directly to the Department of Education and are not returned to the requestor. |
| EDUC Licensed (Teacher) Transfer of employment | Access under this section is for applicants for transfer of their employment among educational entities. Reports are furnished in accordance with Arkansas Code § 6-17-410 directly to the Department of Education and are not returned to the requestor. |
| EDUC Teacher (Licensure Renewal) | Access under this section is limited to applicants for teacher license, renewal and lifetime teaching license with the Department of Education. Reports are furnished in accordance with Arkansas Code § 6-17-410 directly to the Department of Education and are not returned to the requestor. |
| EDUC Teacher (Lifetime License) | Access under this section is limited to applicants for teacher license, renewal and lifetime teaching license with the Department of Education. Reports are furnished in accordance with Arkansas Code § 6-17-410 directly to the Department of Education and are not returned to the requestor. |
| EDUC Teacher (Pre-Service) | Access under this section is for applicants enrolled in an educator preparation program in a supervised clinical practice at a school district. Reports are furnished in accordance with Arkansas Code § 6-17-410 directly to the Department of Education and are not returned to the requestor. |
| ElderChoice Qualified Entity/Provider | In accordance with Arkansas Code 20-33-203 et seq regarding employees or applicants of a qualified entity or ElderChoice provider as defined by Ark. Code Ann. 20-33-201. |
| Employer / Business | I am an employer legally doing business in the State of Arkansas |
| Government Employee | I am a state or federal government agency performing background checks on applicants or employees with this agency. I am not required by law to perform the background check. |
| Higher Education | Under ACA 12-12-1501 et seq., for background checks on students applying for or enrolled in a medical, pharmacy, nursing or other health-related course of study at an institution of higher education located in Arkansas. |
| Long Term Care Employee - DHS OLTC | In accordance with Arkansas Code � 20-38-101 et seq regarding employees or applicants of a long term care facility/qualifying entity as defined by Ark. Code Ann. �20-38-101 |
| Long Term Care Employee -Dept of Health, HFS | In accordance with Arkansas Code Ann. § 20-38-101 et seq regarding employees or applicants of a long term care facility/qualifying entity as defined by Ark Code Ann. §20-38-101. |
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| Nursing, Arkansas Board of | Pursuant to ACA §17-87-312 for applicants for license with the Arkansas Board of Nursing. |
| Other employees not required by DHS OLTC | Other LTC employees/applicants not required to have a background check by OLTC. |
| Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies, (LICENSING USE ONLY) | Access under this section is limited to companies that are licensed and regulated by the Arkansas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies in accordance with Ark. Code Ann. §17-40-307. This section is available for background checks on applicants for all licenses and registrations OTHER THAN COMMISSIONED SECURITY OFFICER (CSO). This site is limited to those purposes only and is not available for background checks on behalf of third parties. |
| Private Schooling | Under the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006, private elementary and secondary schools are allowed state and FBI background checks. If an FBI criminal history search is requested, the applicant's fingerprints will be submitted to check the FBI criminal history records. The subject of the criminal history search may challenge the completeness or accuracy of the record as set forth in Title 28, CFR, 16.34. |
| Professional Licenses | I am a professional licensing board in Arkansas or any other state and I am conducting background checks on applicants for licensure with this board. |
| Public Housing Agency | Under the authority of Public Law 104-120 Section 9 (q), the public housing agency is allowed access to criminal records of adult applicants for, or tenants of, public housing for the purposes of applicant screening, lease enforcement and eviction. FOR USE BY PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCIES ONLY. |
| State Employee Designated Position (direct care of persons not fiscal or IT positions) ARS | Arkansas Rehabilitation Services for background checks for State Employees in designated positions who care for the elderly, children, mentally ill and the developmentally disabled. The access is in accordance with Arkansas Code 21-15-102 |
| State Employee Designated Position (direct care of persons not fiscal or IT positions) DBH | Division of Behavioral Health Services for background checks for employees who care for elderly,children,mentally Ill, and the developmentally disabled. This access is in accordance with Arkansas Code 21-15-102 |
| State Employee Designated Position (direct care of persons not fiscal or IT positions) SMD | State Military Department for background checks on state employees in designated positions who care for elderly, children or developmentally disabled. This access is accordance with Arkansas Code 21-15-102 |
| State Employee Designated Position (direct care of persons not fiscal or IT) AAS | DHS/Div Age/Adult Services for background checks for state employees in designated positions who care for elderly, children,mentally ill and the developmentally disabled. The access is in accordance with Arkansas code 21-15-102 |
| State Employee Designated Position (direct contact - not fiscal or IT position) DHR | Department of Health for background checks on state employees in designated positions who have contact with the elderly, children, mentally ill and or developmentally disabled. This access is accordance with Arkansas Code 21-15-102. |
| State Employee Designated Position or Financial SIU | DHS for background checks on state employees in designated positions who care for elderly, children, mentally ill, and developmentally disabled. The report is returned to the state agency only. If you are licensed by any entity that requires background checks please access the records under that specific section of the law. The access is in accordance with Arkansas Code 21-15-102 and 21-15-111 |
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| Treasurer of State, Arkansas | Under Ar Code 19-3-705 for background checks for an employee of the Treasurer of State listed in ACA 19-3-704(b) or 19-3-704(c) or who handles State Treasury funds or participates in decisions or making recommendations concerning the deposit or investment of State Treasury funds. |
| Volunteers | Access under this section is limited to volunteer organizations to perform criminal history background checks on their volunteers as defined ACA 12-12-1607. FBI background checks are also available, if fingerprints are submitted. For more information contact terri.smith@asp.arkansas.gov |
| Written consent of the subject of the record | Arkansas Code Annotated 12-12-1501 through 1513 allows the release of Arkansas non-criminal justice background information to persons who have the signed consent of the subject of the record. The release form on file with the employer, service provider or third party must indicate that the employer or Service Provider/Third Party Agent on behalf of the employer or subject shall have the authority to request the criminal background check. INA and the Arkansas State Police will hold the third party responsible for any inquiries or audits that may be conducted. |
WARNING: PENALTY FOR MISUSEAn organization or individual receiving an Arkansas or National/FBI non-criminal justice criminal history record may not utilize it for purposes other than those stated in the request or which deny the subject any civil right to which the subject is entitled. Any person who uses the criminal history information for any purpose not specifically authorized commits a Class A misdemeanor offense under state law and if the FBI record is used, may also be subject to federal criminal and civil penalties or remedies. To sign this addendum for Arkansas and/or National/FBI background checks, you must perform the state background check through ASP and agree that, prior to performing any background check you will obtain the signed consent of the subject. You will need to maintain that consent in your files for three (3) years, because the release(s) will be subject to ASP audit. The Arkansas and National/FBI responses must be kept in a secure location (such as a locked filing cabinet with limited access by general office personnel). STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDINGI understand that neither I nor my organization is not allowed to further disseminate the criminal history information that I receive based on my request. I understand that my files relating to criminal history information and criminal history release consent forms should be kept secured (in a locked file cabinet that is in a secure location) and shall be subject to inspection by the Department of the Arkansas State Police and/or the FBI for compliance and monitoring purposes. I understand that any person who knowingly releases or discloses to any unauthorized person any information collected and maintained based on the signed release, and any person who knowingly obtains the information for purposes not authorized by this act, shall be deemed guilty of a Class A misdemeanor or may be subject to a fine not to exceed $1,000.00 and/or a sentence up to one (1) year in jail. I understand that it is a Class A misdemeanor to access this information when you do not have a signed release from the subject of the record check. I understand that all release forms are required to be maintained for a period of three (3) years. I understand that the Arkansas State Police has audit capability (of three years) upon all requests that have been made. The Arkansas State Police can at anytime during that period require the requester to provide a copy of the signed release that was the basis of the request. I agree that I will notify Tyler Arkansas immediately if a previously authorized user under this account becomes ineligible to access the on-line account due to termination, resignation, relocation etc. By my signature, I state that I am the party responsible for insuring that the above conditions are met and that I have read and agree to the conditions and laws set forth on this page when accessing Arkansas and/or National/FBI Criminal Background Checks information online through the Information Network of Arkansas. |