The California Criminal Fingerprint System
by Glenn and Rose Maree Hammer
The California Department of Justice maintains an automated process for checking the criminal backgrounds of individuals using fingerprint submissions. These checks may be required by certain agencies as a condition of employment or identity confirmation.
This service is only available to employers if fingerprints are required by law. This search also cannot be considered to contain all criminal information on an individual, but only that information submitted to the fingerprint file searched.
LiveScan, the California system for using fingerprints to check criminal records has significant built-in limitations. See, California LiveScan, A Real Background Check?
Individual background check searches (such as a fingerprint search) are pieces to a puzzle. Each piece provides specific information to be used by employers to help determine the qualifications of prospective employees.
Resources:
- California Department of Justice Fingerprinting Unit
916-227-3460, 916-227-2928, 916-227-2720 - California Department of Justice fingerprint information website, see
Government Links: California Department of Justice fingerprint information. - For text of California Penal Code providing fingerprint information,
see Government Links: CA Fingerprint Law.
About the Authors: Glenn and Rose Maree Hammer are the principals of A Matter of Fact, a California-based employment background check firm. www.amof.info
Note: This information is for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional legal advice.
