PDFWAC 388-825-620

How often must a background check be renewed?

(1) DDA requires a background check at least every three years, or more frequently if required by program rule.
(2) A background check renewal will be conducted as follows:
(a) Individuals who have continuously resided in Washington state for the past three consecutive years will be screened through a state name and date of birth background check.
(b) Individuals who have lived outside of Washington state within the past three years will be screened through a state name and date of birth check and a national fingerprint-based background check.
(c) Individuals who live outside of Washington state and provide services in Washington state will be screened through a Washington state name and date of birth check and a national fingerprint-based background check.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.020, 71A.12.030, 71A.12.040, 71A.12.050, 71A.12.110, 71A.12.161, 43.20A.710, and 43.43.837. WSR 23-07-130, § 388-825-620, filed 3/22/23, effective 4/22/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 74.08.090. WSR 15-09-068, recodified as § 388-825-620, filed 4/15/15, effective 5/16/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, 43.43.842, 74.39A.056, 43.20A.710. WSR 14-14-029, § 388-825-0620, filed 6/24/14, effective 7/25/14.]